Acute Physiological Responses Flashcards
1
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Define Homeostasis
A
the tendency towards a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
2
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What are some examples of Homeostasis
A
Blood pressure, respiration, body temperature and blood sugar
3
Q
What is a stressor?
A
Something that’ll cause an homeostatic imbalance.
4
Q
What are examples of stressors?
A
Mechanical force Pressure Chemical Temperature Psychological
5
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What are the responses to exercise as a stress?
A
Cardiac response Breathing response Vascular response Temperature response Sweating response Synovial viscosity
6
Q
What happens if body temperature goes too high?
A
Tissue damage and organ failure can occur due to enzyme activity shutting down.
7
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How does body temperature raise during exercise?
A
Through the increased amount of chemical reactions to produce ATP from glucose.
8
Q
What are the two main sweat glands?
A
Eccrine and apocrine
