Percy Has Been on the Go All Day Long

question 19

True/False

Percy has been on the go all day long.He finally arrived home at 11 pm and is worried he is going to have trouble sleeping.He has an exam in the morning and does not want to be all night.He has decided to take an over-the-counter (OTC) cold medicine that he knows will likely put him to sleep.This is considered OTC medication abuse.

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Definitions:

Excess Heat Production

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Heat Loss Mechanisms

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