Chapter 23.6, Problem 3QC

Summary Introduction

To review:

The main mechanism of heat transfer between the body and the environment. Also, the way through which this mechanism transfers heat.

Introduction:

Movement of heat, solutes, pressure, and water follows the gradient core principle. Thus, they move along the concentration gradient. Heat moves from an area of higher temperature to lower temperature. Metabolic reactions taking place in the body produce a large amount of heat, which is exchanged with the environment through the skin.