2.4 - Thermoregulation
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Practice Questions
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What is thermoregulation?
💡 Hint: Think of how the body manages heat.
What happens when we sweat?
💡 Hint: Recall the cooling effect of evaporation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary method the body uses to cool itself during exercise?
💡 Hint: Consider the body's natural mechanisms during heat.
True or False: Vasodilation occurs in response to cold weather.
💡 Hint: Think about how blood vessels react to temperature changes.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze a scenario where an athlete fails to hydrate properly during a marathon. What are the potential physiological responses they may encounter due to impaired thermoregulation?
💡 Hint: Consider the body's responses to overheating and fluid loss.
Design a hydration plan for a triathlete competing in a hot environment. Include specific strategies for before, during, and after the event.
💡 Hint: Think about how to maintain fluid balance in varying temperatures.
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