The _____ hypothalamus senses decreased body temperatures and mediates responses to conserve heat
#2
What is the major factor determining autoregulation of blood flow to the skin?_____
#3
Exposure to cold temperatures causes _____ sympathetic nervous system activity
#4
Mechanisms for dissipating heat are coordinated in the _____ hypothalamus
#5
In heat stroke, the hypothalamic set point is _____
#6
heating
#7
cooling
#8
What is the effect of the cytokines released by activated macrophages?
Heat loss mechanisms US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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Heat loss mechanisms Flashcard Deck - 8 Cards
Flashcard 1: The _____ hypothalamus senses decreased body temperatures and mediates responses to conserve heat
Answer: posterior
Flashcard 2: What is the major factor determining autoregulation of blood flow to the skin?_____
Answer: Sympathetic innervation
Flashcard 3: Exposure to cold temperatures causes _____ sympathetic nervous system activity
Answer: increased
Flashcard 4: Mechanisms for dissipating heat are coordinated in the _____ hypothalamus
Answer: anterior
Flashcard 5: In heat stroke, the hypothalamic set point is _____
Answer: normal
Flashcard 6: heating
Answer: posterior hypothalamus
Flashcard 7: cooling
Answer: anterior hypothalamus
Flashcard 8: What is the effect of the cytokines released by activated macrophages?
Answer: fever, hypotension
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