Thermoregulation Flashcards
1
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Factors affecting heat production
A
Basal metabolic rate Muscle activity Thyroxine output Sympathetic stimulation/stress response Fever
2
Q
Radiation
A
Transfer of heat from surface of one object to surface of another
3
Q
Conduction
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Transfer of heat from one molecule to a molecule of lower temp
4
Q
Convection
A
Dispersion of heat by air currents
5
Q
Vaporization
A
Continuous evaporation of moisture from resp. Tract, mucosa of mouth, skin
6
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Normal temp range
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36-38 C
96.8-100.4 F
7
Q
Average oral temp
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37 C 98.6 F
8
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Average rectal temp
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- 5 C
99. 5 F
9
Q
Avg axillary temp
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- 5 C
97. 7 F
10
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Definition of thermoregulation
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Body process that balances heat production and heat loss
