Temperature Flashcards
1
Q
Hypothalamus
A
regulates body temp
2
Q
Radiation
A
transfer of heat in the form of waves
3
Q
Conduction
A
transfer of heat from object to another directly
4
Q
Convection
A
transfer of heat through air currents
5
Q
Normal temp range
A
97-100.4
6
Q
Average body temp
A
98.6
7
Q
Infants and young children
A
higher temp than adults
8
Q
Elderly
A
lower temp
9
Q
Emotions states
A
strong emotions increase temp
10
Q
Diurnal variation
A
during sleep, body metabolism and muscle contractions slow down
11
Q
Pyrogen
A
any substance that produces fever
12
Q
Febrile
A
person who has a fever
13
Q
A febrile
A
person who dose not have a fever
14
Q
Onset
A
when temp begins to rise
