Wk 11 - LE 19: Thermoregulation (basics)

Question 1

Poikilotherms are..?

Answer 1

most reptile and amphibians

Question 2

Poikilthermics means…

Answer 2

the body temperature adapts and varies according to the atmosphere

Question 3

Homeotherms

Answer 3

regulate a constant body temperature regardless of atmospheric temp (has limit ofc)

Question 4

Core temp

Answer 4

37 degree C

Question 5

Armpit temp

Answer 5

36 degree C

Question 6

skull temp

Answer 6

34 degrees C

Question 7

hand temp

Answer 7

28 degrees C

Question 8

Coldest body part is the

Answer 8

hands

Question 9

hottest body region

Answer 9

the core

Question 10

Places you can check temp

Answer 10

1) outer ear
2) rectal
3) sublingual
4) Pill swallowed with temp sensor
5) eosophagus (inserted into throat)

Question 11

Body temperature rises from about ___pm till ____pm

Answer 11

12 - 7

Question 12

Females are on average slightly ___ temp due to menstruation

Answer 12

lower

Question 13

Anything above _____ degrees C is deemed hyperthermic

Answer 13

38

Question 14

Hypothermia is classes as below _____

Answer 14

35 degrees C

Question 15

Deadly hypothermic levels would be ____

Answer 15

20 degrees C

Question 16

Deadly hyperthermic levels would be ___

Answer 16

42 degrees C

Question 17

Anything that increases thermal energy over time, _____ temp over time ( and vice versa)

Answer 17

increases

Question 18

Sweating kicks in at about ______ degrees C (atmosphere)

Answer 18

28-29

Question 19

_____ can vary from 28-36 degrees C

Answer 19

SKin

Question 20

________ in core temp can be explained in terms of thermal energy, heat loss and heat gain

Answer 20

variation

Question 21

skin blood flow, sweating, and shivering are the primary physiological mechanisms of ________

Answer 21

thermoregulation

Question 22

When is the minimal temp achieved (time)?

Answer 22

early morning (approx 6am)