Andrew Huberman· PhD
And if you happen to be shivering, neurons in the preoptic area will make sure that you stop shivering. You're probably familiar with the feeling of being somewhat lethargic, or spreading out your limbs on a hot day. Well, that is the result of neurons in your preoptic area impacting your musculature to get you to increase your surface area so you can sweat off or release more heat.