Physiological Responses to Environmental Stresses Quiz

Sweating, dilation of blood vessels in the skin

Constriction of blood vessels in the skin, shivering

Increased production of red blood cells

<p>Heat exhaustion or heatstroke</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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