Discursive Essay on Scottish Independence
BIOLOGY HOMEWORK TASK
HYPOTHERMIA
Hypothermia is a condition in which the body’s core temperature drops below that required for normal bodily functions.
This is generally considered to 35 degrees Celsius.
Body temperature is usually maintained to a constant level of 36.5 – 37.5 degrees Celsius through biological homeostasis which he have been learning about in class throughout this term!
If a person is exposed to the cold for a prolonged period of a time and their bodily mechanisms are unable to replenish the heat which is being lost, the body’s core temperature will fall prompting characteristic symptoms such as shivering, mental confusion etc.
In an extract from Wikipedia, one of the lowest body temperatures ever recorded which someone has recovered from was a staggering 13.0 degrees Celsius involving a young girl aged 7 in Sweden, December 2010.
HYPERTHERMIA
Hyperthermia is elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation which occurs when the body produces or absorbs more head than it releases.
Extreme temperature levels become a medical emergency requiring treatment to prevent disability or death.
This is often caused by heat stroke and adverse reactions to drugs…
Hyperthermia can be deliberately induced using substances such as drugs or medical devices which may be used in the treatment of some kinds if cancer and other conditions, most commonly in conjunction with radiotherapy.
Hyperthermia, which I hope you have gathered from the information given above is the complete opposite of hypothermia however both condition are very serious and in some cases life threatening.
By: Jay Devine Teacher: Ms Milns Class: 3x1
HYPOTHERMIA
Hypothermia is a condition in which the body’s core temperature drops below that required for normal bodily functions.
This is generally considered to 35 degrees Celsius.
Body temperature is usually maintained to a constant level of 36.5 – 37.5 degrees Celsius through biological homeostasis which he have been learning about in class throughout this term!
If a person is exposed to the cold for a prolonged period of a time and their bodily mechanisms are unable to replenish the heat which is being lost, the body’s core temperature will fall prompting characteristic symptoms such as shivering, mental confusion etc.
In an extract from Wikipedia, one of the lowest body temperatures ever recorded which someone has recovered from was a staggering 13.0 degrees Celsius involving a young girl aged 7 in Sweden, December 2010.
HYPERTHERMIA
Hyperthermia is elevated body temperature due to failed thermoregulation which occurs when the body produces or absorbs more head than it releases.
Extreme temperature levels become a medical emergency requiring treatment to prevent disability or death.
This is often caused by heat stroke and adverse reactions to drugs…
Hyperthermia can be deliberately induced using substances such as drugs or medical devices which may be used in the treatment of some kinds if cancer and other conditions, most commonly in conjunction with radiotherapy.
Hyperthermia, which I hope you have gathered from the information given above is the complete opposite of hypothermia however both condition are very serious and in some cases life threatening.
By: Jay Devine Teacher: Ms Milns Class: 3x1