Physical Activity & The Environment Flashcards
1
Q
what is the temperature that the body stay around?
A
98.6 F
37 C
2
Q
what is the temperature that is reached when there is a heat injury?
A
105 degrees F
3
Q
what is convection?
A
movement of air/water around the body
- faster the air/water flow, greater the heat loss
4
Q
what is evaporation?
A
heat release as sweat converts to gas
5
Q
what is AMS?
A
Acute mountain sickness
- affects approx. 20% of individuals
symptoms: severe headache, nausea, weakness and dizziness
6
Q
how do you avoid AMS?
A
- ascend slowly
- sleep at lowest elevation possible
- drink plenty of water
7
Q
what is ozone and what are the effects from it?
A
gas produced from sunlight and car exhaust
- irritating to lungs and airways
- causes chest tightness, coughing, headaches and nausea
8
Q
what is carbon monoxide and what are the effects from it?
A
gas from fossil fuels and cigarette smoke
- recieves blood’s capacity to carry oxygen to blood and muscles
