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krzymel

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Which of the following processes is the body's most important cooling mechanism?
 
  a. Conduction
  b. Respiration
  c. Radiation
  d. Evaporation

Question 2

A person is in a hot environment, and his body is trying to compensate. He is beginning to exhibit signs of heat exhaustion. Which of the following signs/symptoms would you expect to see?
 
  a. Cool and clammy skin, bradycardia, slow respirations
  b. Warm and very sweaty skin, elevated body temperature, headache
  c. Diaphoretic skin, decreased heart rate, hunger
  d. Hot dry skin, elevated heart rate, elevated body temperature


irishcancer18

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: b


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