Why does shivering cease during fever's plateau phase if the body temperature remains above the hypothalamic set point?

💡 Explanation

During a fever's plateau, shivering stops because the elevated core temperature matches the hypothalamus's new, higher set point. Therefore, the body no longer perceives a need to generate additional heat, rather than continually shivering and overheating despite the already elevated temperature.

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