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What is the percentage of body heat contributed by inactive skeletal muscles at rest?
What is the percentage of body heat contributed by inactive skeletal muscles at rest?
- 30-40%
- 40-50%
- 10-20%
- 20-30% (correct)
What is the effect of a 10°C rise in temperature on the rate of reactions?
What is the effect of a 10°C rise in temperature on the rate of reactions?
- Increase of 5%
- Increase of 10% (correct)
- Increase of 20%
- Decrease of 5%
What is the lowest temperature at which convulsions occur?
What is the lowest temperature at which convulsions occur?
- 400°C
- 420°C
- 430°C
- 410°C (correct)
What is the temperature difference between the rectum and mouth?
What is the temperature difference between the rectum and mouth?
What is the average body temperature?
What is the average body temperature?
What organs are the primary sources of heat production at rest?
What organs are the primary sources of heat production at rest?
What is the primary function of blood in thermoregulation?
What is the primary function of blood in thermoregulation?
When the body needs to conserve heat, what does blood do?
When the body needs to conserve heat, what does blood do?
What is the percentage of body heat loss that occurs through radiation?
What is the percentage of body heat loss that occurs through radiation?
What is the term for the transfer of heat between objects in direct contact with each other?
What is the term for the transfer of heat between objects in direct contact with each other?
What is the term for the heat energy removed from the body when 1 gram of water is vaporized?
What is the term for the heat energy removed from the body when 1 gram of water is vaporized?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in thermoregulation?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in thermoregulation?
