Temperature Regulation Flashcards
1
Q
The human body operates at what temperature?
A
37°Celcius
2
Q
Humans are________
a. Warm blooded creatures
b. Cold blooded creatures
A
Warm blooded creatures
3
Q
What part of the brain measures the temperature of blood?
A
Hypothalamus
4
Q
What role do sweat glands play in temperature regulation?
A
Secrete sweat that cools the body when it’s too hot
5
Q
In a case of low body temperature, blood vessels __________ to return temperature to normal
A
Vasoconstrict
6
Q
A rise in body temperature above the normal range is defined as a ___________
A
Fever
7
Q
What is artificial hypothermia?
A
The artificial decrease of the body temperature induced during heart surgery to stop the heart and depress cell metabolism.
