Review Questions and Class Activities

How do temperature and humidity cause heat illnesses?
Describe the symptoms and signs of the most common heat disorders.
What steps should be taken to avoid heat illnesses?
How is heat lost from the body to produce hypothermia?
Identify the physiological basis for the body's susceptibility to a cold disorder.
What should athletes do to prevent heat loss?
How should athletes protect themselves from the effects of ultraviolet radiation?
What precautions can be taken to minimize injury during an electrical storm?

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