Spavin Environmental effects year 2 Flashcards
1
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acclimatisation
A
process of gradual adaption to a change in environment
2
Q
altitude
A
the height or elevation of an area above sea level
3
Q
barometric pressure
A
the pressure exerted by the earths atmosphere at any given point
4
Q
cardiovascular drift
A
upward drift in heart rate during sustained steady-state activity associated with an increase in body temperature
5
Q
dehydration
A
loss of water in body tissues largely caused by sweating
6
Q
humidity
A
amount of water vapour in the atmospheric air
7
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hyperthermia
A
significantly raised body remperature
8
Q
temperature regulation/ thermoregulation
A
process of maintaining internal core temperature
