Exercise Physiology: Theory and Application to Fitness and Performance 9th Edition by Scott Powers, Edward Howley

Exercise 6

List and discuss the four mechanisms of heat loss. Which of these avenues plays the most important part during exercise in a hot/dry environment?

Step 1 of 5

To maintain homeostasis, the body maintains equilibrium of heat produced to heat lost. Heat transfer is exchange of thermal energy between two systems. The extent of heat loss depends on body metabolism and external environment. Heat loss from the body occurs mainly through four process listed below:

• Radiation

• Conduction

• Convection

• Evaporation