temperature control

Question 1

what is normal body temperature range

Answer 1

36.5- 37.5

Question 2

what is body temperature in hypothermia

Answer 2

<36

Question 3

what is body temperature in hyperthermia

Answer 3

> 38

Question 4

where are the cold receptors

Answer 4

periphery of skin

Question 5

where are the hot receptors

Answer 5

central hypothalamus
some on periphery of skin

Question 6

what are nociceptor

Answer 6

receptors that identify extreme temperatures which are perceived as pain

Question 7

what is behavioural response to temperature drop (2)

Answer 7

change environment
increase activity

Question 8

what is physiological response to temp drop in terms of blood vessels

Answer 8

vasoconstriction

Question 9

what is physiological response to temp drop in terms of hormones - what 3 are released

Answer 9

thyroxine
adrenaline
catecholamine

Question 10

what is behavioural response to temperature rise (2)

Answer 10

change environment
decrease muscle activity

Question 11

what is physiological response to temp rise in terms of blood vessels

Answer 11

vasodilation

Question 12

what is physiological response to temp rise in terms of hormones - what 2 are released

Answer 12

thyroid
adrenaline

Question 13

describe the correlation of volume of sweat and Na+ conc

Answer 13

as sweat increases Na+ conc decreases