lecture 8 thermoregulation and pyrexia Flashcards
1
Q
high temp means enzymes
A
denature
2
Q
what must you bare in mind when taking a temp
A
changes throughout the day
3
Q
when are you coolest ;)
A
morning
4
Q
when do women have higher temp
A
menstration, ew gross
5
Q
what type of receptors are there more of
A
cold
6
Q
what fibers transmit temp
A
A delta and C fibers
7
Q
what regulates temp
A
anterior hypothalamus
8
Q
metabollic processes are …thermic
A
exothermic
9
Q
where is brown adipose tissue found
A
scapula
10
Q
what is brown adipose tissue rich in
A
mitochondria and blood supply
11
Q
what receptors does brown adipose tissue have
A
beta 3
12
Q
how does brown adipose tissue produce heat
A
uncouples lactam transfer chain
create heat
13
Q
a release of what increases BMR
A
catecholamines
14
Q
what is the main determinant of BMR
A
thyroxine
15
Q
what is hypothermia
A
core temp below 35
