Temperature Flashcards
0
Q
How does this part of the brain detect a fall in core body temp?
A
Has receptors that detect the temp in blood
1
Q
Which part of the brain monitors the fall in core body temp?
A
Thermoregulatory centre
2
Q
How does shivering help warm you up?
A
The muscles contract and so there is an increase in respiration and more heat is released
3
Q
Describe the change in blood vessels when alcohol is consumed
A
They dilate
4
Q
Why is a drink person more likely to die from hypothermia?
A
The blood is closer to the surface so heat is lost faster
