Prolonged Exposure to a Cold Environment Can Cause

question 33

Multiple Choice

Prolonged exposure to a cold environment can cause

• A)normothermia.
• B)ectothermia.
• C)hyperthermia.
• D)poikilothermia.
• E)hypothermia.

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Definitions:

Tears

The liquid secreted by the lacrimal glands of the eye, functioning in lubrication, nourishment, and protection of the eye surface.

Saliva

A watery secretion from the glands in the mouth, aiding in digestion and maintaining oral hygiene.

Innate Immunity

The body's first line of defense against pathogens, which is present from birth and not specific to any particular pathogen.

Foreign Substances

Materials or particles that are not naturally part of the body and can provoke an immune response when introduced.