1
Q
Core Body Temperature
A
Temp of deep tissues of the body
2
Q
Primary Prevention
A
Environmental control and shelter/Appropriate clothing
3
Q
Secondary Prevention
A
Aims to detect disease in the early stages and limits progression (temp)
4
Q
Tertiary Prevention
A
Rehabilitation following significant illness
5
Q
Normathermia
A
Normal range of temp (36.5C -37.2C) (97.7F-98.8F)
6
Q
Role Hypothalamus plays in thermoregulation?
A
Recieves messages from thermal receptors and acts accordingly
7
Q
Chemical Thermogenesis
A
Heat Production
8
Q
What role does thyroid hormone play in thermoregulation?
A
Increases metabolism and heat production
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