Pyrogens induce fever via increased production of _____, which acts on the anterior hypothalamus to increase local production of prostaglandins
#3
Exposure to cold temperatures activates centers in the _____ hypothalamus, which then activate and motoneurons innervating skeletal muscle, causing shivering
#4
Fever in inflammation is mediated by release of _____, TNF and IL-6 by macrophages in response to pyrogens (e.g. LPS from bacteria)
#5
The maximum thermic effect is seen with a meal which has high _____
#6
hot air leads to _____ in relative humidity
#7
Reason for paradoxial undressing is _____-induced paralysis of the vasomotor nerves, leading to vasodialation.
#8
heat stroke occurs due to _____
#9
heat syncope occurs due to _____
#10
heat exhaustion occurs due to _____
Heat Production and Loss Indian Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Heat Production and Loss Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Numbness is an effect of _____ stress.
Answer: cold
Flashcard 2: Pyrogens induce fever via increased production of _____, which acts on the anterior hypothalamus to increase local production of prostaglandins
Answer: IL-1
Flashcard 3: Exposure to cold temperatures activates centers in the _____ hypothalamus, which then activate and motoneurons innervating skeletal muscle, causing shivering
Answer: posterior
Flashcard 4: Fever in inflammation is mediated by release of _____, TNF and IL-6 by macrophages in response to pyrogens (e.g. LPS from bacteria)
Answer: IL-1
Flashcard 5: The maximum thermic effect is seen with a meal which has high _____
Answer: proteins
Flashcard 6: hot air leads to _____ in relative humidity
Answer: decrease
Extra:
Flashcard 7: Reason for paradoxial undressing is _____-induced paralysis of the vasomotor nerves, leading to vasodialation.
Answer: cold
Flashcard 8: heat stroke occurs due to _____
Answer: failure of heat regulation
Extra:
Flashcard 9: heat syncope occurs due to _____
Answer: vasodilation
Extra:
Flashcard 10: heat exhaustion occurs due to _____
Answer: impaired salt and water balance in the body
Extra:
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