Wearing Uniforms and Protective Gear While Exercising in the Heat

question 72

Multiple Choice

Wearing uniforms and protective gear while exercising in the heat typically:

• A) keeps the sun off the skin and prevents body temperature from rising.
• B) restricts the evaporation of sweat and results in body temperature rising.
• C) has little effect on body temperature.

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Definitions:

Calibration

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Spirometer

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Standardized Measuring Instrument

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