Review For Exam 2 Flashcards
caused by a combustion of fossil fuels
smog
measures heat and humidity
wetbulb globe temperature
sunlight acts on nitrogen and stagnant air
photochemical haze
exposure to cold for many hours; skin is red and swollen
chilblains
affects the biological time clock
circadian dysthermia
exposure to cold; skin pale and waxy
frostbite
adapting to an environment
acclimatization
profuse sweating, excessive thirst
heat exhaustion
thermoregulatory failure
heatstroke
headaches, vomiting, insomnia
mountain sickness
how is heat eliminated from the body? (3 ways)
conductive- physical contact
convective- mass of air or water moves around individual
evaporation- sweat glands allow water to transfer to surface
regulates testing for sports equipment
ASTM A
protects the AC joint
cantilever
covers the iris
corneal lens
pliable heated foam
mouth guard