10.2 - Staying Cool Flashcards
1
Q
the operating temperature of an organism, especially near the centre of the body
Healthy human body had a core temperature of about 37•C
A
Core body temperature
2
Q
the salty fluid produced by sweat glands under the skin
A
Perspiration
3
Q
a heat-related illness that occurs when the core body temperature reaches 39°C, due to loss of fluid and salt from the body
A
Heat exhaustion
4
Q
a serious medical condition that occurs when the core body temperature reaches 41°C and the body’s internal organs begin to shut down
A
Heatstroke
5
Q
loss of water from the body
A
Dehydration
