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Temperature regulation

Question 1 of 5

1

Extremely low body temperature resulting from prolonged exposure to cold is;

Select one of the following:

  • isothermia

  • hyperthermia

  • hypothermia

  • normothermia

Explanation

Question 2 of 5

1

The thermostatic control centre for the body is located in;

Select one of the following:

  • brain stem

  • cerebral cortex

  • hypothalamus

  • thalamus

Explanation

Question 3 of 5

1

Normal body temperature is;

Select one of the following:

  • 39 C

  • 38 C

  • 37 C

  • 36 C

Explanation

Question 4 of 5

1

Which of the following is a heat loss mechanism?

Select one of the following:

  • increasing clothing layers

  • sweating

  • shivering

  • vasoconstriction

Explanation

Question 5 of 5

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Which of the following is a heat gain mechanism?

Select one of the following:

  • shivering

  • vasodilation

  • sweating

  • reducing clothing layers

Explanation

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