30 Questions
Which of the following is a characteristic of mild hypothermia?
Confusion and loss of shivering
What happens when the hypothalamic set point is raised?
The body feels cold and heat-generating mechanisms are induced
Which hormone increases the hypothalamic set point and raises body temperature?
Progesterone
What is the effect of estrogens on the hypothalamic set point?
Decrease the hypothalamic set point and promote lower body temperatures
Which of the following is a role of testosterone in body heat production?
Increase body heat production
What is the effect of age-related changes in autonomic function on the range of body temperature?
The range narrows with age and declining hormone levels
What is the effect of pyrogens on the hypothalamic set point?
Increase the hypothalamic set point, stimulating heat-generating mechanisms
Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of heat loss for the body?
Metabolism
What is the role of the hypothalamic set point in the negative feedback control of body core temperature?
To regulate the body's temperature set point
Which of the following is true about the control of cutaneous blood flow and sweating on skin temperature?
Cutaneous blood flow increases skin temperature while sweating decreases skin temperature
How does the change in core temperature during exercise differ from the change in core temperature during influenza?
Exercise increases core temperature, while influenza decreases core temperature
What are the heat-conserving and -generating mechanisms of the body?
Cutaneous vasoconstriction and shivering
What is the primary control of cutaneous circulation?
Sympathetic adrenergic nerves
What is an exception to the control of cutaneous circulation by sympathetic adrenergic nerves?
Acclimatization
Which of the following factors affects the rate of metabolism?
All of the above
Which part of the brain is responsible for heat conserving mechanisms when the body temperature is below the set point?
Posterior hypothalamus
What is the normal temperature range for the hypothalamus?
102 - 104 °F
Which brain region is involved in thermoregulation and contains fenestrated capillaries allowing communication between the brain and the peripheral circulation?
Organum Vasculosum of the Lamina Terminalis (OVLT)
What are the heat dissipating mechanisms when the body temperature is above the set point?
All of the above
What is the main mechanism of heat loss in hot environments?
Evaporation
What factors can decrease the efficiency of heat loss?
All of the above
Which of the following is a known cause of fever?
All of the above
What is the most common genetic defect associated with hyperthermia?
RYR1
Which patient groups are susceptible to hyperthermia?
All of the above
What is a potential cause of hypothermia in urban medical settings?
Advanced age
Which neurological condition can disrupt thermoregulation?
All of the above
What is the primary aim of the research mentioned in the text?
To characterize regional heterogeneity of cutaneous microvascular control
What health problems have been linked to climate change and increased heat waves?
All of the above
How does high temperature exposure affect patients with neurodegenerative diseases?
It exacerbates excitotoxicity and oxidative stress
What are some potential mechanisms involved in the damage caused by neurological issues?
All of the above
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