My Body Is Melting
Heat can make this major organ work harder due to increase pulse rate.
What is the heart?
When the body can no longer sweat effectively, it becomes at risk for these two heat-related conditions.
What are heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
One of the common medications that can reduce the body's ability to regulate temperature.
What are beta blockers/diuretics/antidepressants/ADHD stimulants/antihistamines?
Hydration lowers blood volume, stressing this organ responsible for filtration.
What are the kidneys?
One of the symptoms of heat exhaustion mentioned in the video.
What is dizziness/weakness/nausea?
This is about 25 times more efficient than air at conducting heat.
What is water?
Chronic overheating can lead to problems in this detoxifying organ.
What is the liver?
One of the symptoms of heat stroke mentioned in the video
What is high body temperature/confusion/seizures/coma?
Two of the three US states that account for 43% of heat-related deaths despite only having 23% of the population.
What is California/Texas/Arizona?
The body's primary way of cooling itself.
What is sweating?
The type of drink you should have once moderate activity exceeds two hours.
What are electrolyte replacement drinks?
How long experts say it takes to acclimate to warmer weather.
What is 1 to 2 weeks?
The brain structure that acts like the body's thermostat.
What is the hypothalamus?
The core body temperature that defines a heat stroke.
What is 104 degrees F?
Hot weather increases air pollution and this gas, making breathing difficult for some people and lung conditions worse.
What is ozone?