Thermoregulation

Question 1

Factors affecting heat production

Answer 1

Basal metabolic rate
Muscle activity
Thyroxine output
Sympathetic stimulation/stress response
Fever

Question 2

Radiation

Answer 2

Transfer of heat from surface of one object to surface of another

Question 3

Conduction

Answer 3

Transfer of heat from one molecule to a molecule of lower temp

Question 4

Convection

Answer 4

Dispersion of heat by air currents

Question 5

Vaporization

Answer 5

Continuous evaporation of moisture from resp. Tract, mucosa of mouth, skin

Question 6

Normal temp range

Answer 6

36-38 C

96.8-100.4 F

Question 7

Average oral temp

Answer 7

37 C 98.6 F

Question 8

Average rectal temp

Answer 8

37. 5 C

99. 5 F

Question 9

Avg axillary temp

Answer 9

36. 5 C

97. 7 F

Question 10

Definition of thermoregulation

Answer 10

Body process that balances heat production and heat loss