Thermoregulation Flashcards
lowest temp occurs during
sleep
highest temps occur when
awake
what coordinates temperature
hypothalamus
Four
poten�al
avenues
for
heat
exchange
when exercising
radiation
conduction
convection
evaporation
transfer of heat b/w objects without physical contact
radiation
loss of heat through contact with another object (liquid, soil, gas)
ex] tile floors
conduction
loss of heat through air or water movement across the skin
convection
loss of heat by converting water (sweat) to gas
evaporation
primary source of heat loss
evaporation
loss of heat through respiratory tract
evaporation
sweat does not cool the skin, rather..?
skin cooling occurs when sweat evaporates
sweating begins several seconds after initiation of vigorous exercise
evaporation
heat stress initiates these to conserve electrolytes and fluid lost in sweat
hormonal adjustments
maximal cardiac output and aerobic capacity _______ durign exercise in the heat b/c the compensatory increase in HR doesnt offset the decrease stroke volume
decrease
what kind of environment impedes the effectiveness of evaporative cooling and promotes large fluid losses?
hot, humid environments
how much dehydration impairs physiologic function and thermoregulation?
any degree
dehydration %
3-5% of body mass loss
at 7% loss, what will happen
collapse
loss of how much % of body mass will affect aerobic performance
more than 2%
3 factors of dehydration
weight thirst urine
what color should pee be
lemonade
if you need a quicker recovery at the end, drink ____ oz/lb of body weight lost
23 oz/lb
repeated and gradual exposure to hot environments decreases but does not eliminate the risk for heat stress
acclimitization
muscle pain/spasms during activity resulting from excessive sweating, dehydration, heat
heat cramps