Physiological Differences in Cold Environments
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Which group has a higher surface area-mass ratio?

  • Adults
  • Older people
  • Children (correct)
  • There is no significant difference

    • In cold environments, who is more effective at vasoconstriction?

  • There is no significant difference
  • Older people
  • Adults
  • Children (correct)

    • Who has a lower sweat rate compared to adults?

  • Older people
  • Children (correct)
  • There is no significant difference
  • Females

    • Which group can cool faster due to their surface area-mass ratio?

    <p>Females</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has a lower ability to lose heat due to less plasma volume?

    <p>Older people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the treatment for heat exhaustion?

    <p>Go to a cool area and drink fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in hypothermia?

    <p>Core temperature falls below 35°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hormone is responsible for heat production through vasoconstriction?

    <p>Epinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of heatstroke?

    <p>Sweating stops and CNS dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary treatment for frostbite?

    <p>Warm blanket and drink fluids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group experiences higher heat loss due to less muscle mass?

    <p>Women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of adipose tissue is good for heat production?

    <p>Brown adipose tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of breaking down fats called?

    <p>Lipolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fat storage is more inflammatory in nature and is mostly from hypertrophy in the belly?

    <p>Android</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition characterized by the thickening of vessel walls from lipid accumulation?

    <p>Atherosclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the normal range for glucose levels in the body?

    <p>70-100 mg/dL</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of increasing the number of red blood cells to enhance oxygen capacity called?

    <p>Blood doping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which substance stimulates red blood cell formation?

    <p>EPO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What condition is characterized by the narrowing of airways and increased energy cost of breathing?

    <p>Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fat storage is associated with a pear shape and is more common in women?

    <p>Gynoid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition characterized by the impairment of normal bodily response function?

    <p>Metabolic syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the substance that enhances energy production, use, or recovery and provides athletes with a competitive edge?

    <p>Ergogenic aids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition characterized by the loss of body mass and mobility, often due to surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy?

    <p>Cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of fat storage is more evenly distributed and is neither android nor gynoid?

    <p>Intermediate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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