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1
Acclimation refers to long-term changes occurring gradually after prolonged stress.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2
Vasoconstriction refers to the narrowing of blood vessels, reducing blood flow, and causing heat loss.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3
Heat stress is caused by the body's inability to produce heat fast enough.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4
Bergmann's rule states that if two mammals have similar shapes but different sizes, the smaller animal will lose heat more rapidly and be better adapted to warmer climates.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5
Allen's rule predicts that mammals in cold climates should have longer, thinner limbs whereas mammals in warm climates should have shorter, bulkier limbs.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6
Cephalic index is a measure of cranial shape defined as the total length of the skull divided by the maximum width of the skull.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7
The Inuit of the Arctic have realized effective cultural adaptations to cold temperature stress in both their clothing and shelter.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8
Hypoxia is a blood disorder related to a dietary insufficiency.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9
The developmental changes in chest and lung growth in high-altitude populations has less to do with genetics and more to do with stress factors.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10
Marasmus is a dietary condition caused by a combination of severe protein and caloric deficiencies.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE





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