Hot and cold Goldcrest Films International.

Hot and cold

Show other versions (24)

Using the extremes of temperature that occur in a day's skiing, this program shows the range of mechanisms through which the human body maintains a steady internal temperature and protects its vital organs: shivering, hair erection, and rerouting of blood supplies to conserve heat; increased bl...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films Media Group, Goldcrest Films International
Format: Electronic Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006]
Series:Living body (Television program)
Subjects:
Human body.
Self-care, Health.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Videorecording.
Online Access: Streaming video (Wentworth users only)
Table of Contents:
  • Surviving Extreme Temperatures (2:00)
  • Losing and Gaining Heat (3:37)
  • Core Temperature and Brain Temperature (3:11)
  • Releasing Heat through the Skin (5:01)
  • Maintaining Brain Temperature (1:30)
  • Controlling Heat Loss (7:02)
  • Temperature Control and Survival (2:22)

Similar Items