Thermoregulation

Question 0

What should the bodies core temperature be?

Answer 0

35.5-37.8

Question 1

Define core temperature?

Answer 1

Temperature around vital organs

Question 2

Define shell temperature?

Answer 2

Skin or surface temperature

Question 3

Where in the body would you measure core temperature?

Answer 3

Sublingual pocket (oral cavity), axilla (armpit), tympanic membrane (ear), rectum (anal), temporal artery ( temporal lobe)

Question 4

Name the variables to core temperature?

Answer 4

Genetics, exercise, circadian rhythm, menstrual cycle

Question 5

What is your circadian rhythm?

Answer 5

Daily rhythmic activity cycle, exhibited in 24hr cycle by most organisms

Question 6

At what time would your body be at its lowest temperature?

Answer 6

4am

Question 7

At what time would your body be at its highest temperature?

Answer 7

4pm

Question 8

Why do we need to regulate temperature?

Answer 8

Cells require a stable condition for optimal function

Question 9

What does a change in temperature do to a cell?

Answer 9

Alters the rate at which they carry out chemical reactions

Question 10

How much would your metabolic rate change if your temperature increases by 1•c?

Answer 10

Increase by 10%