Assuming They All Weigh the Same and Maintain the Same

question 48

Multiple Choice

Assuming they all weigh the same and maintain the same body temperature, which of the following would lose heat fastest?

• A) a tall, very slender person
• B) a person of average build
• C) a short, thickly built person

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Definitions:

Left Atrium

One of the four chambers of the heart, receiving oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumping it to the left ventricle.

Premature Atrial Contractions

Early heartbeats originating in the atria, often perceived as a skipped beat and usually benign but can indicate underlying health issues.

Atria

The upper chambers of the heart.

Inferior Vena Cava

The large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower half of the body into the heart.