« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following are associated with diaphoresis? 1. Fever 2. Severe stress 3. Acute anxiety ... (Read 20 times)

WhattoUnderstand

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 517
on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following are associated with diaphoresis? 1. Fever 2. Severe stress 3. Acute anxiety 4. Hemoptysis
 
  a. 2 and 3 only
  b. 1 and 4 only
  c. 1, 2, and 3 only
  d. 2, 3, and 4 only

Question 2

What structure in the body is responsible for regulating the body temperature?
 
  a. Pituitary gland
  b. Thyroid gland
  c. Hypothalamus
  d. Thymus gland


al

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 344
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Diaphoresis (sweating) can indicate fever, pain, severe stress, increased metabolism, or acute anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The hypothalamus plays an important role in regulating heat loss.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Addicts to opiates often avoid treatment because they are afraid of withdrawal. Though unpleasant, with proper management, withdrawal is rarely fatal and passes relatively quickly.

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.

Did you know?

Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

A severe food shortage occurred in the Netherlands during the “Hunger Winter” of 1944–1945. A severe food shortage occurred in the Netherlands during the “Hunger Winter” of 1944–1945.
Heat Stress and Wind Chill: Indices of Human Discomfort Heat Stress and Wind Chill: Indices of Human Discomfort
The Stress Response The Stress Response
High stress, by household type (age-standardized), age 18+, Canada, 1994-1995 High stress, by household type (age-standardized), age 18+, Canada, 1994-1995
National Patient Safety Goals for Acute-Care Hospitals National Patient Safety Goals for Acute-Care Hospitals
Infant Showing Signs of Fever Infant Showing Signs of Fever
Video: Cellular slime mold life cycle Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library