Temperature Regulation Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is normeothermia?
A
normal body temperature (37.5)
2
Q
What is the control centre?
A
hypothalamus
3
Q
Which part of the hypothalamus responds to hotness?
A
anterior part
4
Q
which part of the hypothalamus responds to coolness?
A
posterior part
5
Q
Describe what happens when you get too cold.
A
- vasoconstriction of skin arterioles
- increased muscle tone
- shivering
- more movement
- postural change to reduce surface area
- warm clothing
6
Q
Describe what happens when you get too hot
A
- vasodilation of skin arterioles
- sweating
- decreased muscle tone
- less movement
- take off clothes
7
Q
what is hypothermia?
A
temperature below 35
8
Q
what is hyperthermia?
A
temperature above accepted range
