Quiz questions Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is the sole function of cutaneous Arteriovenous (AV)shunts?
A
heat exhange ( they do not exchange nutrients with the perivascular space)
2
Q
If the environment is warmer than the skin, what heat loss method occurs?
A
evaporation
3
Q
what are the two ways to warm the skin?
A
- increased nutritive blood flow
2. increased non-nutritive blood flow
4
Q
1 gram of water can be converted to gas with how much heat E?
A
0.58 kilocalorie
5
Q
What are some symptoms of pts. with Heatstrokes?
A
Tachypnea and hyperventilation
6
Q
Do Heatstroke patients sweat? Why
A
No, because T can damagae hypoothalamic pre-optic area
