B12.1 Body Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name for the body regulating heat ?
A
Thermoregulation
2
Q
What is the bodies heat controlled by ?
A
Thermoregulation centre in the Hypotalimous
3
Q
If the body’s temperature is too low what happens ?
A
Hypathalimus detects change in blood temp
Shivering, muscular contraction due to respiration providing heat energy
4
Q
If the bodies temperature is too high what happens?
A
Hypothalamus detects change in the bodies temperature
Sweating water on the skin evaporation using heat energy and vase dilation
5
Q
When is vaso constriction used and what is it ?
A
When blood temp is too low
Arteries/ blood vessels contrict
6
Q
When is Vaso dilation used and what is it ?
A
When blood temp is too high
Arteries and blood vessels dilate
