Match the Terms Labelled A

question 79

Multiple Choice

Match the terms labelled a. through g. with the correct characteristic.
-heat loss mechanisms are absent despite the fact that the body temperature is rapidly rising

• A)hypothermia
• B)obesity
• C)frostbite
• D)hyperthermia
• E)anorexia
• F)heat stroke
• G)heat exhaustion

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Definitions:

Parasympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and slowing the heart rate, facilitating a state of calm and relaxation.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body and transmits sensory information.

Racing Heartbeat

A rapid increase in heart rate, often due to excitement, stress, or physical exertion.

Spinal Reflex

A rapid, automatic response initiated in the spinal cord without conscious brain involvement, typically in response to a stimulus.