Across
- 4. - the sodium level in the blood becomes too low. Sodium is a key electrolyte that helps regulate fluid balance, nerve function, and muscle contractions.
- 5. -medical emergency that occurs when the body becomes unable to control its internal temperature due to prolonged exposure to high heat, usually combined with dehydration and physical exertion.
- 8. -Causes enlarged spleen and could rupture at high altitudes
- 9. - Elevated body temp
- 10. - the body loses more fluids than it takes in, leading to an imbalance that affects normal bodily functions.
- 12. - result from prolonged exposure causing redness and swelling, tingling pain in toes and fingers
- 13. - are minerals in your body that carry an electrical charge. They play a crucial role in hydration, muscle function, nerve signaling, and pH balance—especially important for athletes and active individuals.
- 14. -Body heat can be lost or gained depending on circulation of medium (water or air)
Down
- 1. - Lowered body temp
- 2. -Physical contact with objects resulting in heat loss or gain
- 3. - Painful muscle spasms (calf, abdominal) due to excessive water loss and electrolyte imbalance
- 6. - the process of the body gradually adapting to a new environment, typically one with high heat, humidity, altitude, or other environmental stressors.
- 7. -refers to physical and mental effects caused by traveling rapidly across time zones
- 11. - the process of supplying your body with enough fluids—mostly water—to maintain normal body function.
- 12. - Localized cooling can result in tissue damage