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PHSI3011 06-2 Thermoregulation

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PHSI3011 06-2 Thermoregulation

Question 1 of 7

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Hairy skin is innervated by nerves; whereas non-hairy skin is innervated by .

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    Both
    Vasoconstrictor
    Vasodilator

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Question 2 of 7

1

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Heat-induced increases in blood flow are due to ( Vasodilation, Vasoconstriction ) of skin arterioles and ( Opening up, Closing down ) of arteriovenous anastomoses.

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Question 3 of 7

1

is the (a?) neurotransmitter for vasodilator nerves, but nitric oxide mediates its vasodilator action. Cholinergic nerves that induce sweating may be the same ones that induce vasodilation. in sweat may also contribute to the vasodilation (via nitric oxide).

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    Acetylcholine
    Epinephrine (/Adrenaline)
    Norepinephrine (/Noradrenaline)
    Bradykinin
    Thyroxine

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Question 4 of 7

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During extreme heat, skin blood flow can from to .

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    Increase
    Decrease
    ~300 mL/min
    ~800 mL/min
    ~3 L/min
    ~8 L/min

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Question 5 of 7

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What impact does dehydration have on the effectiveness of evaporative heat loss?

Select one of the following:

  • It reduces it

  • It greatens it

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Question 6 of 7

1

During exercise, what happens to the Mean Skin Temperature?

Select one of the following:

  • Not much

  • It drops

  • It rises

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Question 7 of 7

1

In response to increased “cold” receptor activity, the Autonomic and Somatomotor pathways both try to prevent hypothermia (/hypochondria?). How?
Autonomic response → ;
Somatomotor response → ;

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    ↑ Heat conservation
    ↓ Heat conservation
    ↑ Heat production
    ↓ Heat production

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