Temperature Regulation

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    The heat transfer mechanism that occurs between the sun and the outer layer of the skin is called what?

    • Conduction
    • Convection
    • Radiation
    • Evaporation
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Explore the mechanisms of temperature regulation in humans through this focused quiz. Assess your understanding of heat transfer, thermoregulatory responses, and physiological adaptations to temperature changes, crucial for students and professionals in biology and health sciences.

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  • 2. 

    The heat transfer mechanism that occurs between arteries and veins in a countercurrent exchange is called what?

    • Conduction

    • Convection

    • Radiation

    • Evaporation

    Correct Answer
    A. Convection
    Explanation
    Convection is the heat transfer mechanism that occurs between arteries and veins in a countercurrent exchange. In this process, heat is transferred through the movement of a fluid, such as blood, which carries the heat from the arteries to the veins. This allows for efficient heat exchange and helps to maintain body temperature. Conduction, radiation, and evaporation are not the correct answers because they do not involve the movement of a fluid.

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following is a human thermoregulatory response controlled by cholinergic sympathetics?

    • Brown adipose tissue thermogenesis

    • Hand vasomotion

    • Shivering thermogenesis

    • Sweat secretion

    • Thermoregulatory behavior

    Correct Answer
    A. Sweat secretion
    Explanation
    Sweat secretion is a human thermoregulatory response controlled by cholinergic sympathetics. When the body temperature rises, the cholinergic sympathetic nerves stimulate the sweat glands to produce sweat. This helps to cool down the body as the sweat evaporates from the skin surface, leading to heat loss.

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  • 4. 

    What is the major heat source to retain body temperature for a nude 65-kg adult person in a 29oC/84.2oF environment?

    • Brain

    • Brown adipose tissue

    • Liver

    • Skeletal muscle

    • White adipose tissue

    Correct Answer
    A. Skeletal muscle
    Explanation
    Skeletal muscle is the major heat source to retain body temperature for a nude 65-kg adult person in a 29oC/84.2oF environment. Skeletal muscle generates heat through contractions and is responsible for shivering, which helps to generate heat and maintain body temperature. Unlike other tissues listed, skeletal muscle has a high metabolic rate and can produce significant amounts of heat, making it the primary heat source in this scenario.

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  • 5. 

    The principal physical mechanism that accounts for the transfer of heat within the body is what?

    • Conduction

    • Convection

    • Radiation

    • Evaporation

    Correct Answer
    A. Convection
    Explanation
    Convection is the principal physical mechanism that accounts for the transfer of heat within the body. Convection involves the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids, such as blood or air, which carry the heat from one area to another. This process is important in maintaining the body's temperature and distributing heat throughout the body. Conduction refers to the transfer of heat through direct contact, radiation involves the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, and evaporation is the process of heat loss through the conversion of liquid to gas. However, in the context of the body, convection is the primary mechanism for heat transfer.

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    In a man passively warmed such that his mean skin temperature reaches 40.5oC/104.9oF, which of the following circulatory responses will occur?

    • Increased cardiac output, decreased splanchnic blood flow

    • Increased cardiac output, increased muscle blood flow

    • Unchanged cardiac output, decreased right atrial pressure

    • Unchanged cardiac output, decreased renal blood flow

    Correct Answer
    A. Increased cardiac output, decreased splanchnic blood flow
    Explanation
    When a person is passively warmed and their mean skin temperature reaches 40.5oC/104.9oF, the body's circulatory responses will include an increased cardiac output and decreased splanchnic blood flow. The increased cardiac output is a result of the body's attempt to dissipate the excess heat by increasing blood flow to the skin, which helps in cooling down the body. At the same time, the splanchnic blood flow, which refers to the blood flow to the abdominal organs, is decreased as a way to redirect blood flow to the skin for cooling purposes. Therefore, the correct answer is increased cardiac output, decreased splanchnic blood flow.

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  • 7. 

    When the environmental temperature increases moderately, what happens to blood flow to the skin?

    • It decreases to stop the transport of heat from the skin surface to deeper tissues

    • It decreases because the local thermoreceptors in the skin sense an increase in body temperature

    • It increases because the sweat glands release vasodilators

    • It increases as part of the body temperature regulatory mechanisms

    • It increases as the metabolic needs of the skin tissue increase

    Correct Answer
    A. It increases as part of the body temperature regulatory mechanisms
    Explanation
    When the environmental temperature increases moderately, blood flow to the skin increases as part of the body temperature regulatory mechanisms. This is because increased blood flow to the skin helps dissipate heat from the body's surface to the environment, helping to cool down the body and maintain a stable internal temperature.

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following is true at the beginning of the rising phase of fever?

    • Sweat secretion is stimulated

    • Mean skin temperature is below normal

    • Muscle blood flow is decreased

    • Behavioral thermoregulatory responses are inhibited

    • Warm-sensitive neurons in the integration center are excited

    Correct Answer
    A. Mean skin temperature is below normal
    Explanation
    At the beginning of the rising phase of fever, the mean skin temperature is below normal. This is because during fever, the body's thermoregulatory set point is elevated, causing the body to conserve heat and reduce heat loss. As a result, blood vessels near the skin constrict, reducing blood flow to the skin and lowering the mean skin temperature.

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  • 9. 

    If someone is experiencing heat exhaustion.  Which of the following would definitively indicate that they are now at risk for heat stroke?

    • Increased sympathetic dilation of their blood vessels

    • Increased hypotension

    • Their skin becomes very dry

    • They suddenly faint

    • They have an increased volume of sweat production

    Correct Answer
    A. Their skin becomes very dry
    Explanation
    When someone is experiencing heat exhaustion, their body is unable to cool itself properly and they may have symptoms such as heavy sweating, fatigue, and dizziness. However, if their skin becomes very dry, it is a definitive indication that they are now at risk for heat stroke. Heat stroke is a more severe condition where the body's temperature regulation system fails, and dry skin is a sign that the body is no longer able to produce sweat to cool down. This can be a life-threatening situation and immediate medical attention is required.

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  • 10. 

    Which of the following will most faithfully reflect changes in human core temperature that could be caused by immersion in a warm body bath?

    • Oral temperature

    • Rectal temperature

    • Axillary temperature

    • Tympanic temperature

    • Esophageal temperature at the cardia

    Correct Answer
    A. Esophageal temperature at the cardia
    Explanation
    The esophageal temperature at the cardia is the most accurate reflection of changes in human core temperature caused by immersion in a warm body bath. This is because the esophagus is located in close proximity to the core of the body, allowing for more accurate measurement of core temperature. Oral, axillary, and tympanic temperatures may be influenced by external factors and may not accurately reflect core temperature. Rectal temperature is also closer to core temperature, but it may not be as accurate as esophageal temperature measurement.

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