Entries by Daphne Hanson

Listen Why is it possible for hyperthermia to lead to cardiac exhaustion?

Listen Why is it possible for hyperthermia to lead to cardiac exhaustion? Vasodilation means the heart has to work harder The blood vessels constrict to reduce the amount of blood that circulates from the body’s core to the body’s periphery At high temperatures, the blood-brain barrier breaks down Imbalance in electrical charges in cardiac muscle […]

Characteristics Primary Immunodeficiency Secondary immunodeficiency

Match the diseases with their characteristics Primary Immunodeficiency Secondary immunodeficiency Persistent infections Allergies Autoimmunity I A. Tuberculosis is a prime example of this condition B. Exposure to high intensities of radiation can result in this condition where there are low levels of lymphocytes C. A condition that is inherited and results in defective lymphocytes D. […]