hypothermia vs hyperthermia Flashcards

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hypo

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low body temperature levels, narrowing of blood vessels to keep heat constricted so heat is retained, via vasoconstriction

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hyper

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too high body temperature, blood vessels dilate allowing heat to transfer to the surface of the skin leading to heat loss, via vasodilation

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brown adipose tissue

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fat cell that has high levels of mitochondria, they can release 100% of its energy to create heat

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