Pyrogens induce fever via increased production of _____, which acts on the anterior hypothalamus to increase local production of prostaglandins
#3
Stimulation of nerve endings on the surface of the body by cold water causes _____ leading to Hydrocution/Immersion syndrome
#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
Reason for paradoxial undressing is _____-induced paralysis of the vasomotor nerves, leading to vasodialation.
#6
heat stroke occurs due to _____
#7
heat syncope occurs due to _____
#8
heat exhaustion occurs due to _____
Temperature Sensing Mechanisms Indian Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Temperature Sensing Mechanisms Flashcard Deck - 8 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: Stimulation of nerve endings on the surface of the body by cold water causes _____ leading to Hydrocution/Immersion syndrome
Answer: vasovagal inhibition
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: Reason for paradoxial undressing is _____-induced paralysis of the vasomotor nerves, leading to vasodialation.
Answer: cold
Flashcard 6: heat stroke occurs due to _____
Answer: failure of heat regulation
Extra:
Flashcard 7: heat syncope occurs due to _____
Answer: vasodilation
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Flashcard 8: heat exhaustion occurs due to _____
Answer: impaired salt and water balance in the body
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