Special Collections Flashcards
1
Q
Diurnal variation
A
normal daily fluctuations in body chemistry
2
Q
Basal state
A
body’s sate after 8-12 hours of fasting and no strenuous exercise
3
Q
Factors that affect blood comp
A
- age
- altitude
- body position
- dehydration
- diet
- diurnal variation
- drugs
- environment
- exercise
- gender
- pregnancy
- smoking
- stress
4
Q
These show marked diurnal variation
A
- cortisol
- estradiol
- glucose
- hormones
- progesterone
- serum iron
- testosterone
- WBCs
5
Q
Bilirubin concentration decreases by what amount following one hour of exposure to light?
A
50%
