Ch 25 - Exercise & Thermal Stress Flashcards

1
Q

How much internal temperature fluctuation can a human body handle?

A

Human can tolerate a drop in core body temp of 10°C or an increase of 5°C

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2
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Contributing factors to heat gain

A
BMR
Muscular Activity
Hormones
Thermic effect of food
Postural changes
Environment
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3
Q

Contributing factors to heat loss

A

Radiation
Conduction
Converction
Evaporation

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