NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The term for maintaining internal temperature is:
A
Thermoregulation
B
Thermometer
C
Homeothermal
D
Homeostasis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thermoregulation refers to how the body maintains its internal temperature. If your body temperature becomes too cold or hot, it may lead to severe symptoms and even death.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thermoregulation is also called as the heat regulation. Example: Human beings living in a climate of varying temperature and are able to maintain constant body temperature. In both animals and birds, the balance in heat gain and loss is provided by the hair, feathers, and fat skin layers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thermoregulation is how mammals maintain a steady body temperature. Unlike reptiles, which have a body temperature that changes with their environment, mammals need to keep a consistent body temperature all of the time. In humans, the healthy range is within a degree or two of 98.6°F (37°C).

Detailed explanation-4: -Thermoregulation is the process by which an organism maintains its internal body temperature within a certain range, despite changes in external conditions. For the human body, it ranges between 36.5°C to 37.5°C.

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