Heat flow in female breast. Temperature distribution in semi spherical shaped human breast with and without abnormalities

Table of Contents

• CHAPTER 1
• PHYSIOLOGICAL BACKGROUND
• INTRODUCTION
• THERMOREGULATION
• THERMOANALYSIS
• THERMOGENESIS
• HEAT TRANSPORT FROM CORE TO THE BODY SURFACE THROUGH SKIN
• SKIN AND SUBDERMAL TISSUES
• EPIDERMIS

Objectives and Key Themes

This chapter aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the physiological processes involved in thermoregulation in the human body, focusing on the interplay between heat generation and heat loss to maintain a stable core temperature. The chapter explores the importance of maintaining thermal balance for overall health and how disruptions to this balance can lead to various health issues.

• Thermoregulation and the importance of maintaining a stable core body temperature.
• The role of heat generation (thermogenesis) and heat loss (thermoanalysis) in thermoregulation.
• The mechanisms of heat transfer within the body and to the environment, including conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation.
• The structure and function of the skin and subdermal tissues in relation to thermoregulation.
• The impact of abnormal physiological conditions, such as cancer, on thermoregulation.

Chapter Summaries

Chapter 1 delves into the physiological mechanisms underpinning thermoregulation in the human body. It begins by introducing the various control systems present within the body, highlighting the importance of the temperature regulation system. The chapter then dives into the process of thermoregulation, explaining how the body maintains a stable core temperature through a delicate balance between heat generation and heat loss. The chapter explores various methods of heat transfer, including conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation, and examines how these processes contribute to the body's ability to regulate its temperature. The chapter also delves into the role of the skin and subdermal tissues in thermoregulation, detailing their structure and function in the heat transfer process. Finally, the chapter touches upon the impact of abnormal physiological conditions, such as cancer, on thermoregulation, emphasizing the importance of understanding these disruptions for potential disease detection and treatment.

Keywords

This chapter focuses on the key concepts of thermoregulation, including heat generation (thermogenesis), heat loss (thermoanalysis), mechanisms of heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation, evaporation), the role of the skin and subdermal tissues, and the impact of abnormal physiological conditions on thermoregulation.