Human Body Temperature Regulation
Biology ⇒ Human Biology
Human Body Temperature Regulation starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the role of negative feedback in body temperature regulation.
Describe the role of the skin in temperature regulation.
Describe what happens during heat exhaustion.
Describe what happens to the body’s blood vessels when exposed to cold temperatures.
Describe what happens to the body’s temperature regulation when a person has hypothermia.
Explain how shivering helps regulate body temperature.
Explain how the body responds to a drop in external temperature.
Explain why infants and elderly people are more at risk of temperature regulation problems.
What is the average normal body temperature for a healthy adult human? (1) 35°C, (2) 36.5°C, (3) 37°C, (4) 38.5°C
Which hormone is released to increase metabolism and heat production in the body? (1) Insulin, (2) Thyroxine, (3) Adrenaline, (4) Estrogen
Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation to heat? (1) Drinking hot tea, (2) Wearing heavy clothes, (3) Seeking shade, (4) Exercising in the sun
Which of the following is a behavioral response to cold? (1) Sweating, (2) Putting on a jacket, (3) Vasodilation, (4) Drinking cold water
Fill in the blank: The body’s ability to keep its internal environment stable is called __________.
Fill in the blank: The body’s internal temperature is usually kept within a range of about __________ degrees Celsius.
Fill in the blank: The main organ that acts as the body’s thermostat is the __________.
Fill in the blank: The narrowing of blood vessels to reduce heat loss is called __________.
True or False: Fever is always harmful to the body.
True or False: Sweating is a mechanism the body uses to cool itself down.
True or False: The body can only lose heat through sweating.
True or False: The body can regulate temperature without the nervous system.
