Practice Regulation Of Body Temperature (13.3.2)

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Question 1.
What is the primary purpose of sweating?
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Think about what happens when we sweat on a hot day.
Question 2.
What are the two ways blood vessels can help regulate body temperature?
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Remember how blood vessels respond to temperature changes.
3Question 3.
What is the main function of sweat in temperature regulation?
- A) Increase body temperature
- B) Cool the body down
- C) Improve blood flow
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Think about what happens when you spill water on hot pavement.
4Question 4.
True or False: Blood vessels only widen when you are cold.
- True
- False
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Consider how your body reacts in different temperature conditions.
Question 5.
Describe how the body’s ability to sweat can impact athletic performance in hot weather.
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Think about how you feel during a long run in the heat.
Question 6.
Explain the physiological changes that occur in a person when they are exposed to extreme cold.
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Consider how people dress or respond in winter.

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