A+P Exam 2 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Mechanisms of heat transfer/exchange with the environment
A
Conduction Convection Radiation Evaporation Respirations
2
Q
Evaporation
A
Body heat loss through perspiration
3
Q
Convection
A
Body heat lost to air
4
Q
Conduction
A
Body heat lost to nearby objects through touch
5
Q
Radiation
A
Body heat lost to nearby objects without touching them
6
Q
Increased body temp results in
A
Vasodilation Convection Radiation Sweating Evaporation from lungs
7
Q
Decreased body temp
A
Thermogeneration
Vasoconstriction
Shivering
8
Q
Thermoregulation
A
Homeostatic process that keeps body temp within acceptable/normal limits
*Hypothalamus is the body thermostat
