Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Shivering and sweating may not be glamourous, but these actions play a vital role in keeping your body regulated.

Learn more about the hypothalamus’ role in homeostasis — the body’s way of maintaining its balance — in this talk show skit.

This is a video from the 2025 Brain Awareness Video Contest.

Created by Nathan Raphy