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What is the sensation associated with a desire for liquids?
What is the physical indicator of overtraining?
What does excessive loss of water from the body, usually through perspiration or sweating, urination, or evaporation refer to?
What is the improvement in heat tolerance that comes from gradually increasing the intensity or duration of work performed in a hot setting?
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What allows the body to dissipate heat and maintain a normal body temperature during physical activity?
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What is the condition associated with rapid physical fatigue during overexposure to heat?
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What is the detrimental cause of excessive training?
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Which term refers to metabolic adjustments and improved tissue insulation for cold weather adaptation?
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What is another name for prickly heat, a benign condition associated with a red, raised rash during sweating?
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What does SPF stand for in the context of sun protection?
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What is the main purpose of a first aid kit?
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What organization provides help during and following natural disasters in the Philippines?
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In the context of emergency response procedures, what does EAP stand for?
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During physical activity, what physiological process allows the body to dissipate heat and maintain a normal body temperature?
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What is the main physical indicator of overtraining in relation to exercise?
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What term refers to the improvement in heat tolerance achieved by gradually increasing the intensity or duration of work performed in a hot setting?
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What is the sensation associated with a desire for liquids?
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What does dehydration refer to in the context of excessive loss of water from the body?
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What is the detrimental cause of excessive training that can be identified by a slightly elevated morning heart rate?
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What is the term for the condition characterized by uncontrollable shivering, loss of coordination, and mental confusion due to excessively low body temperature?
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Which of the following refers to the gradual increase in intensity or duration of work performed in a hot setting to improve heat tolerance?
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What is the primary purpose of applying sunscreen with a high SPF to the skin?
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Which term refers to the sensation of prickling and tingling accompanied by a red, raised rash during sweating?
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What denotes the immediate care given to a person who has been injured or suddenly become ill?
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What is the term for the phenomenon associated with rapid physical fatigue during overexposure to heat, resulting in dizziness or fainting?
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Which adjustment helps in getting acclimatized to cold weather by improving tissue insulation?
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What is the name for the national branch of the International Red Cross that provides help during and following natural disasters in the Philippines?
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What does SPF stand for in the context of sun protection?
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In the context of emergency response procedures, what does EAP stand for?
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Study Notes
Thermoregulation and Exercise
- Thirst is the sensation associated with a desire for liquids.
- Overtraining is indicated by a slightly elevated morning heart rate.
- Dehydration refers to excessive loss of water from the body, usually through perspiration or sweating, urination, or evaporation.
Heat Acclimatization
- Acclimatization is the improvement in heat tolerance that comes from gradually increasing the intensity or duration of work performed in a hot setting.
- Sweating allows the body to dissipate heat and maintain a normal body temperature during physical activity.
- Heat exhaustion is the condition associated with rapid physical fatigue during overexposure to heat, resulting in dizziness or fainting.
Cold Weather Adaptation
- Cold acclimatization refers to metabolic adjustments and improved tissue insulation for cold weather adaptation.
- Hypothermia is the term for the condition characterized by uncontrollable shivering, loss of coordination, and mental confusion due to excessively low body temperature.
Skin and Sun Protection
- Miliaria, also known as prickly heat, is a benign condition associated with a red, raised rash during sweating.
- SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor, which measures the level of protection sunscreen provides against ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.
- Applying sunscreen with a high SPF helps prevent sunburn and skin damage.
First Aid and Emergency Response
- A first aid kit provides immediate care to a person who has been injured or suddenly become ill.
- EAP stands for Emergency Action Plan, which outlines procedures to follow during emergency situations.
- The Philippine Red Cross is the national branch of the International Red Cross that provides help during and following natural disasters in the Philippines.
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Test your knowledge about dehydration, thirst, and maintaining water balance during exercise. Explore the causes, symptoms, and effects of dehydration.
