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What is the acceptable range for average oral temperature in adults?
What is the acceptable range for average oral temperature in adults?
- 37°C (98.6°F) (correct)
- 36° to 38°C (96.8° to 100.4°F)
- 36.5°C (97.7°F)
- 37.5°C (99.5°F)
What is the normal range for pulse in adults?
What is the normal range for pulse in adults?
- 70 to 90 beats/min, weak and irregular
- 50 to 70 beats/min, strong and regular
- 40 to 60 beats/min, weak and irregular
- 60 to 100 beats/min, strong and regular (correct)
What is the acceptable range for blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) in adults?
What is the acceptable range for blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) in adults?
- =99%
- Below 90%
- 90% to 95%
- =95% (correct)
What is the acceptable range for respirations in adults?
What is the acceptable range for respirations in adults?
What controls heat production in the body?
What controls heat production in the body?
What mechanisms does the body use to promote heat loss?
What mechanisms does the body use to promote heat loss?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in temperature regulation?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in temperature regulation?
What happens when nerve cells in the anterior hypothalamus detect elevated body temperature?
What happens when nerve cells in the anterior hypothalamus detect elevated body temperature?
How does the body conserve heat when the posterior hypothalamus senses lower than normal body temperature?
How does the body conserve heat when the posterior hypothalamus senses lower than normal body temperature?
What is the primary purpose of vasoconstriction in temperature regulation?
What is the primary purpose of vasoconstriction in temperature regulation?
What occurs when vasoconstriction is ineffective in preventing additional heat loss?
What occurs when vasoconstriction is ineffective in preventing additional heat loss?
How do thyroid hormones affect the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
How do thyroid hormones affect the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
What is the primary purpose of voluntary movements such as muscular activity during exercise?
What is the primary purpose of voluntary movements such as muscular activity during exercise?
What is the primary purpose of shivering in temperature regulation?
What is the primary purpose of shivering in temperature regulation?
