Energy And Heat Balance Flashcards
1
Q
Core temperature
A
36.5-37.5 degrees Celsius
2
Q
When is an environment thermoneutral?
A
When the body does not expend or release energy to maintain its core temperature
3
Q
What ambient temperature is considered thermoneuteal for a human?
A
Around 29 degrees
4
Q
What happens when the body’s temperature is higher than its normal thermoneutral temperature (e.g wearing clothes)
A
The body compensates with cooling mechanisms
5
Q
What does each mechanism of heat exchange rely on?
A
The property of heat flow from a higher concentration to a lower concentration
6
Q
Conduction
A
Transfer of heat by two objects that are in direct contact with one another (~
