Thermoregulation

Question 0

Center that controls the core temperature

Answer 0

Hypothalamus

Question 1

What are the three main parts to the system that regulates body temperature?

Answer 1

1. Sensors (most are in the skin)
2. Hypothalamus
3. An effector system that adjusts the production and loss of heat

Question 2

3 physiological processes when the skin becomes chilled ever the entire body…

Answer 2

1. Shivering increases heat production
2. Sweating is inhibited to decrease heat loss.
3. Vasoconstriction decreases heat loss.

Question 3

Normothermia-the normal range for adults is between ______ and _______.

Answer 3

36 and 37.5 C

96.8 and 99.5 F