ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES Flashcards
1
Q
BREATHING; DURING RESPIRATION, BODY HEAT IS LOST AS WARM AIR IS EXHALED FROM THE BODY.
A
RESPIRATION
2
Q
SUBSTANCES PRODUCED BY ANIMALS OR PLANTS THAT ARE POISONOUS TO HUMANS.
A
TOXINS
3
Q
A TOXIN (POISON) PRODUCED BY CERTAIN ANIMALS SUCH AS SNAKES, SPIDERS AND SOME MARINE LIFE FORMS.
A
VENOM
4
Q
CHILLING CAUSED BY CONDUCTION OF HEAT FROM THE BODY WHEN THE BODY OR CLOTHING IS WET.
A
WATER CHILL
5
Q
CHILLING CAUSED BY CONVECTION OF HEAT FROM THE BODY IN THE PRESENCE OF AIR CURRENTS.
A
WIND CHILL
