2007-01-10 20:50:15 · 4 answers · asked by wward7 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The hypothalamus is a structure in the brain that regulates homeostasis throughout the body. This includes the regulation of a temperature "set-point." The hypothalamus is affected by substances called prostaglandins. When PG are at above normal levels, the set point is increased. NSAIDs such as ibuprofen treat fever because they inhibit the production of prostaglandins by blocking the enzymes that mediate the formation of prostaglandins (enzymes are COX-1 and COX-2). By blocking overproduction of PG seen in fever, the hypothalamus can reset the temperature at its normal level.
2007-01-11 05:04:29 · answer #1 · answered by xuhoops2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hypothalamus is the part of the brain responsible for controlling body (and, I guess, blood) temperature.
2007-01-11 04:53:15 · answer #2 · answered by bonshui 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100C ha ha ha
2007-01-11 04:57:50 · answer #3 · answered by thusitha a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water...
2007-01-11 07:55:26 · answer #4 · answered by tsia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋