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Health Impacts of Body Temperature Regulation

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Which factor can contribute to an increase in body temperature during physical activity?

Increased blood flow from cardiovascular activity (correct)

Increased oxygen absorption

Decreased muscle contraction

Lowered metabolism

What physiological change can occur in older adults due to hot weather?

Increased appetite regulating body temperature

Decreased ability to regulate body temperature (correct)

Heightened sensitivity to cold

Improvement in metabolic functioning

Which of the following conditions can result in hypothermia in older adults?

Elevated emotional states

Excessive physical exercise

Increased food intake

Cold weather exposure (correct)

How might drugs affect body temperature?

They can increase metabolism leading to higher temperature Signup and view all the answers

What role does infection play in body temperature regulation?

Infections can cause a fever as part of the immune response Signup and view all the answers

What is considered a low-grade fever?

Between 37.3°C and 38.2°C Signup and view all the answers

Which method of measuring body temperature is considered very accurate for uncooperative patients?

Rectal temperature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for measuring oral temperature?

Patients who are mouth breathing Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when measuring rectal temperature?

Decrease 0.5°C from the reading Signup and view all the answers

What classification does a body temperature above 41.5°C fall under?

Hyperpyrexia Signup and view all the answers