14 Questions
What happens to oxygen consumption when the body's temperature drops to around 32°C?
It decreases
What is the effect of hypothermia on the heart rate?
It decreases the heart rate
What is the term for an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity?
Ascites
What type of edema is characterized by an indentation when pressure is applied to the affected area?
Pitting edema
What is the term for the abnormal accumulation of lymph fluid in the interstitial spaces?
Edema
What is the medical term for a condition caused by an underactive thyroid gland, which can lead to non-pitting edema?
Myxedema
What is the potential benefit of inducing hypothermia in patients who have undergone resuscitation from a myocardial infarction?
It reduces the risk of cardiac complications
Which of the following is a characteristic of lipedema?
Symmetrical buildup of adipocytes in the skin of the legs and arms
What is the primary difference between lipedema and obesity?
Lipedema fat is deposited only in the limbs, while obese fat is deposited throughout the body
What is hydrostatic pressure?
The force that pushes fluid from areas of high to low pressure
What determines the direction of plasma flow across the capillary wall?
Hydrostatic pressure gradients
What is the force that pushes a solvent through a semi-permeable membrane?
Osmotic pressure
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lipedema?
Effects males and females equally
What is the term for the physical force that pushes fluid from areas of high to low pressure?
Hydrostatic pressure
Test your knowledge on the effects of hypothermia on the human body, including its impact on metabolism, oxygen consumption, breathing, and heart rate. Learn how hypothermia is used therapeutically and its potential benefits in certain medical situations.
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