Preadaptation Refers to

question 259

Multiple Choice

Preadaptation refers to

• A) gradually matching your sleep-waking cycle to a new time schedule.
• B) the steady state of equilibrium maintained by the body.
• C) the mental process of assigning cause to external events.
• D) the process of attributing arousal to a particular source.

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Definitions:

Heat Stroke

A severe heat illness resulting from prolonged exposure to high temperatures, leading to overheating and failure of the body's temperature control system.

Core Body Temperature

The internal temperature of the body, which is maintained within a narrow range essential for the body's systems to function optimally.

Thermoregulation

The process by which the body maintains its core internal temperature.

Rectal Thermometer

A medical device used to accurately measure body temperature via the rectum.