Human Environment Flashcards
(34 cards)
The quality of a ______ can be measured only in terms of its effect on the people who experience it.
Human Environment
The Human body is a _____
Heat Engine
Food;
Fuel Derivative
Normal Body Temperature
99°F (37°C)
Water;
Chemical Process
According to Dr. Atoie
Headache/migraine/dizziness/vertigo
8 glasses of water daily
Air;
Oxygen
Oxygen;Breath
IN (INHALE)
CO2; Breathe
Out (Exhale)
Breathing same air results to (2)
Oxygen Depletion
Carbon Dioxide Narcosis
Heating of respired air
RESPIRATION
______ of water from the lungs and breathing passage
VAPORIZATION
______ and ______ of heat from the surface of the skin.
CONVECTION;RADIATION
Small amounts of water vapor through the skin
DIFFUSION
____ is sufficient to provide the additional cooling required, but its effectiveness depends on the amount of moisture in the air.
PERSPIRATION
DRY AIR - LOW HUMIDITY 0 EVAPORATION IS…..
FAST
_____ - HIGH HUMIDITY - EVAPORATION IS SLOW
DAMP AIR
Rapid heat loss results to
GOOSE PIMPLING/GOOSE BUMPS
An involuntary form of heat generating muscular motion
Shivering
When the deep-body temperature falls, the human body goes into____
Hypothermia
Cooling;
Thermal Stress
Home (3)
Family Life
Social Interaction
Life’s things
ACCESSIBILITY LAW
BP344
Accessible Ramp shall have a minimum clear with of
1.2 meters