Survival Needs Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

Enumerate the Survival Needs

A

Nutrients
Oxygen
Water
Body Temperature
Atmospheric Pressure

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● includes; carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals.

● provides energy, build cells, protect organs, and enable chemical reactions.

A

Nutrients

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3
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● releasing enery from food, supplied by the respiratory and cardiovascular systems

A

Oxygen

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4
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● 60 - 80% of body weight

● most abundant substance

A

Water

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5
Q

What is Water needed for?

A

Secretions, excretions, and fluid balance

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6
Q

What Temperature must the Body be near? Why so?

A

Must be near 37°. Too low or too high disrupts metabolism and can be fatal

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7
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necessary for breathing and gas exchanged; low pressure (high altitudes) can impair metabolism

A

Atmospheric Pressure

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