Thermoregulation Exam 2 Review
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Which part of the body primarily controls thermoregulation?

  • The hypothalamus (correct)
  • The heart
  • The skin
  • The lungs
  • What is the range of normal body core temperature?

  • 36.1°C to 37.8°C (correct)
  • 35.0°C to 36.0°C
  • 37.9°C to 38.5°C
  • 38.6°C to 40.0°C
  • Which mechanism of heat transfer involves the direct transfer of heat through a liquid, solid, or gas from a warm to a cooler object?

  • Radiation
  • Evaporation
  • Convection
  • Conduction (correct)
  • What is the loss of heat from a warmer object to a cooler object in the form of infrared waves without physical contact called?

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

    Which mechanism of heat loss depends on conduction from the skin to the water or the air next to it?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a use of taping and wrapping in first aid?

    <p>Preventing injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should a strip of tape be applied in relation to the previous strip?

    <p>It should overlap the previous strip by one-half the width of the tape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be checked when applying tape snugly?

    <p>Circulation, skin color, and skin temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be done if a pale spot on the skin does not return to its original color when pressed?

    <p>Remove the tape immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the benefits of taping and wrapping in first aid?

    <p>Allowing early resumption of activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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