Physiological Responses to Environmental Stresses Quiz

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What are some common physiological responses to extreme heat?

Sweating, dilation of blood vessels in the skin

What are some common physiological responses to cold environments?

Constriction of blood vessels in the skin, shivering

What physiological adaptation occurs at high altitudes?

Increased production of red blood cells

What can prolonged heat exposure lead to?

Heat exhaustion or heatstroke Signup and view all the answers

What can prolonged exposure to cold lead to?

Hypothermia Signup and view all the answers

What are some physiological responses to extreme heat?

Some physiological responses to extreme heat include sweating to dissipate heat through evaporation and dilation of blood vessels in the skin to increase heat loss. Signup and view all the answers

What are some physiological responses to cold environments?

Some physiological responses to cold environments include constriction of blood vessels in the skin to conserve heat and shivering to generate heat. Signup and view all the answers

What physiological adaptation occurs at high altitudes?

At high altitudes, the body increases the production of red blood cells to carry more oxygen, a physiological adaptation known as hypoxia. Signup and view all the answers

What can prolonged exposure to cold lead to?

Prolonged exposure to cold can lead to hypothermia, a condition where the body loses heat faster than it can produce it. Signup and view all the answers

What are some respiratory responses to poor air quality?

Poor air quality with high levels of pollutants can lead to various respiratory responses such as coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing. Signup and view all the answers

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