Since the Body Monitors Core Temperature Constantly, Why Also Monitor

question 27

Multiple Choice

Since the body monitors core temperature constantly, why also monitor the skin temperature?

• A) A back-up system in case the core temperature system fails due to illness
• B) The skin temperature sensors are more accurate.
• C) You can have many more skin sensors.
• D) So the body knows the external body temperature
• E) So the body can anticipate and minimize core temperature changes

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Definitions:

Prepared Specimen

A sample of biological material, such as tissue, blood, or urine, that has been treated or arranged for laboratory examination or study.

Dry Objective

A microscope lens used without the aid of immersion oil for lower magnification observation.

Hematologic Test

Laboratory analyses performed on blood samples to diagnose blood disorders or diseases.

Whole Blood

The total volume of plasma and formed elements, or blood in which the elements have not been separated by coagulation or centrifugation.