Basics Flashcards
1
Q
Defined POTZ
A
Temperature range of natural habitat
Species dependent
Where metabolic activity are predictable and optimized
Preferred average body temperature
AVG 80 F
2
Q
Why POTZ is important
A
Hunt
Digest food appropriately
Reproduce
Healthy immune system
3
Q
Consequences of hypothermia
A
- Increased susceptibility to viruses, bacteria, disease in general
- Pneumonia, poor digestion, malabsorption
- Overall immune system dysfunction
- slow movement
- decreased HR, RR, body metabolism
- Death
4
Q
Six aspect of human care
A
Heating
Lighting
Humidity
Housing
Diet
Enrichment
