Gain and loss of heat to and from surroundings
- Convection - heat is taken away by breeze, air currents, constant
flow of cold air for example
- Radiation - we all radiate a certain amount of heat if someone is
hot we can put our hands near them and feel the heat like a fire.
- Conduction - lose heat quicker if touch something cold especially
water.
- Evapouration - perspiration/sweating
Hypothermia - abnormally low body temperature
Hyperthermia - abnormally high body temperature
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