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What is the role of the hypothalamus in thermoregulation?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in thermoregulation?
- It controls the production of red blood cells
- It regulates blood pressure
- It acts as the thermostat for the body temperature (correct)
- It secretes digestive enzymes
What happens beyond a body temperature of 42°C?
What happens beyond a body temperature of 42°C?
- The body enters a state of hibernation
- The body becomes more resistant to infections
- Cytotoxicity occurs with protein denaturation and impaired DNA synthesis (correct)
- The immune system becomes more effective
What are the potential consequences of severe hypothermia?
What are the potential consequences of severe hypothermia?
- Improved cognitive function
- Neuromuscular, cardiovascular, hematological, and respiratory changes with fatal outcomes (correct)
- Increased muscle strength and endurance
- Enhanced immune response
How does fetal body temperature compare to maternal body temperature?
How does fetal body temperature compare to maternal body temperature?
What is the main function of thermoregulation in neonates?
What is the main function of thermoregulation in neonates?
What is the limit beyond which cytotoxicity occurs with protein denaturation and impaired DNA synthesis?
What is the limit beyond which cytotoxicity occurs with protein denaturation and impaired DNA synthesis?
What is the potential fatality associated with severe hypothermia?
What is the potential fatality associated with severe hypothermia?
What is the usual difference between fetal body temperature and maternal body temperature?
What is the usual difference between fetal body temperature and maternal body temperature?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in thermoregulation?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in thermoregulation?
What is the mechanism by which thermoregulation is impaired beyond normal temperature values?
What is the mechanism by which thermoregulation is impaired beyond normal temperature values?
What is the main function of neurons?
What is the main function of neurons?
What is the main function of neuroglial cells?
What is the main function of neuroglial cells?
Where are most neuronal cell bodies located?
Where are most neuronal cell bodies located?
What is the main function of the cell body of a neuron?
What is the main function of the cell body of a neuron?
What is the main function of dendrites in a neuron?
What is the main function of dendrites in a neuron?
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