Thermal control of respiratory evaporative heat loss in exercising dogs

1980 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 979-984 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. B. Mercer ◽  
C. Jessen
Keyword(s):  
Heat Loss ◽  
Thermal Control ◽  
Body Core Temperature ◽  
Threshold Temperature ◽  
Evaporative Heat Loss ◽  
Hypothalamic Temperature ◽  
Body Core ◽  
Hypothalamic Thermosensitivity ◽  
Total Body ◽  
Heat Exchanges

Experiments were carried out to determine whether respiratory evaporative heat loss (REHL) in exercising dogs is entirely under thermal control or whether a nonthermal input is additionally involved. To determine body core thermosensitivity, hypothalamic perfusion thermodes and intravascular heat exchanges were chronically implanted in the animals. This allowed the temperature of these two areas to be independently manipulated. At 30 degrees C air temperature, REHL was measured in three dogs during rest or while running on a treadmill (6 km . h-1, 0 degree gradient). During exercise, the threshold temperature was lowered by 9 degrees C, and the slope of the heat-loss response was reduced to one-third as compared with rest when hypothalamic temperature alone was clamped at various levels between 30 degrees and 42 degrees C. However, when extrahypothalamic body core temperature was additionally clamped, the decrease in threshold during exercise was reduced to 0.43 degrees C, while the slope of the response was identical to that during rest. The results suggest that by taking account of total body core thermosensitivity, instead of hypothalamic thermosensitivity, the alleged role of a nonthermal input is greatly reduced. In addition, the results showed that the major pat of central thermosensitivity must be attributed to the extrahypothalamic body core.

Control of respiratory evaporative heat loss in exercising goats

1979 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 978-983 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. B. Mercer ◽  
C. Jessen
Keyword(s):  
Heat Loss ◽  
Core Temperature ◽  
Heat Exchangers ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Core Temperature ◽  
Evaporative Heat Loss ◽  
Hypothalamic Temperature ◽  
Body Core ◽  
Total Body ◽  
Rest And Exercise

Investigations were carried out to determine whether a nonthermal input is involved in the control of respiratory evaporative heat loss (REHL) in exercising goats. Two goats were implanted with hypothalamic perfusion thermodes and three goats were implanted with intravascular heat exchangers to clamp hypothalamic temperature and total body core temperature, respectively. At 30 degrees C air temperature REHL was measured while the animals were resting or walking on a treadmill (3 km.h-1, 5 degrees gradient). When the hypothalamic temperature was clamped between 33.0 and 43.0 degrees C the slopes of the responses relating increased REHL to hypothalamic temperature were similar during rest and exercise. However, the threshold hypothalamic temperatures for the increased REHL responses were lower during exercise than at rest, presumably due to higher extrahypothalamic temperatures. When the body core temperature was clamped between 37.0 and 40.4 degrees C the slopes of the responses relating increased REHL to total body core temperature during exercise showed only minor differences compared to those at rest, none of them conclusively indicating nonthermal influences.

Restoration of thermoregulation after exercise

2017 ◽  
Vol 122 (4) ◽  
pp. 933-944 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glen P. Kenny ◽  
Ryan McGinn
Keyword(s):  
Heat Loss ◽  
Core Temperature ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Thermal Control ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Core Temperature ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Temperature Sensitive ◽  
Internal Core ◽  
Body Core

Performing exercise, especially in hot conditions, can heat the body, causing significant increases in internal body temperature. To offset this increase, powerful and highly developed autonomic thermoregulatory responses (i.e., skin blood flow and sweating) are activated to enhance whole body heat loss; a response mediated by temperature-sensitive receptors in both the skin and the internal core regions of the body. Independent of thermal control of heat loss, nonthermal factors can have profound consequences on the body’s ability to dissipate heat during exercise. These include the activation of the body’s sensory receptors (i.e., baroreceptors, metaboreceptors, mechanoreceptors, etc.) as well as phenotypic factors such as age, sex, acclimation, fitness, and chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes). The influence of these factors extends into recovery such that marked impairments in thermoregulatory function occur, leading to prolonged and sustained elevations in body core temperature. Irrespective of the level of hyperthermia, there is a time-dependent suppression of the body’s physiological ability to dissipate heat. This delay in the restoration of postexercise thermoregulation has been associated with disturbances in cardiovascular function which manifest most commonly as postexercise hypotension. This review examines the current knowledge regarding the restoration of thermoregulation postexercise. In addition, the factors that are thought to accelerate or delay the return of body core temperature to resting levels are highlighted with a particular emphasis on strategies to manage heat stress in athletic and/or occupational settings.

Hyperhydration: thermoregulatory effects during compensable exercise-heat stress

1997 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 860-866 ◽  
Author(s):  
William A. Latzka ◽  
Michael N. Sawka ◽  
Scott J. Montain ◽  
Gary S. Skrinar ◽  
Roger A. Fielding ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heat Stress ◽  
Heat Loss ◽  
Lean Body Mass ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Core Temperature ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Threshold Temperature ◽  
Evaporative Heat Loss ◽  
Sweating Rate ◽  
Total Body

Latzka, William A., Michael N. Sawka, Scott J. Montain, Gary S. Skrinar, Roger A. Fielding, Ralph P. Matott, and Kent B. Pandolf.Hyperhydration: thermoregulatory effects during compensable exercise-heat stress. J. Appl. Physiol. 83(3): 860–866, 1997.—This study examined the effects of hyperhydration on thermoregulatory responses during compensable exercise-heat stress. The general approach was to determine whether 1-h preexercise hyperhydration [29.1 ml/kg lean body mass; with or without glycerol (1.2 g/kg lean body mass)] would improve sweating responses and reduce core temperature during exercise. During these experiments, the evaporative heat loss required (Ereq = 293 W/m2) to maintain steady-state core temperature was less than the maximal capacity (Emax = 462 W/m2) of the climate for evaporative heat loss (Ereq/Emax= 63%). Eight heat-acclimated men completed five trials: euhydration, glycerol hyperhydration, and water hyperhydration both with and without rehydration (replace sweat loss during exercise). During exercise in the heat (35°C, 45% relative humidity), there was no difference between hyperhydration methods for increasing total body water (∼1.5 liters). Compared with euhydration, hyperhydration did not alter core temperature, skin temperature, whole body sweating rate, local sweating rate, sweating threshold temperature, sweating sensitivity, or heart rate responses. Similarly, no difference was found between water and glycerol hyperhydration for these physiological responses. These data demonstrate that hyperhydration provides no thermoregulatory advantage over the maintenance of euhydration during compensable exercise-heat stress.

Body Fatness, Body Core Temperature, and Heat Loss During Moderate-Intensity Exercise

2013 ◽  
Vol 84 (11) ◽  
pp. 1153-1158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jayme D. Limbaugh ◽  
Gregory S. Wimer ◽  
Lynn H. Long ◽  
William H. Baird
Keyword(s):  
Heat Loss ◽  
Core Temperature ◽  
Body Core Temperature ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Moderate Intensity Exercise ◽  
Body Fatness ◽  
Body Core

Heat loss responses in rats acclimated to heat loaded intermittently

1990 ◽  
Vol 68 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Shido ◽  
T. Nagasaka
Keyword(s):  
Skin Temperature ◽  
Heat Loss ◽  
Core Temperature ◽  
Thermal Conductance ◽  
Heat Acclimation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Core Temperature ◽  
Acclimation Temperature ◽  
Hypothalamic Temperature ◽  
Direct Body

The present study examined the heat loss response of heat-acclimated rats to direct body heating with an intraperitoneal heater or to indirect warming by elevating the ambient temperature (Ta). The heat acclimation of the rats was attained through exposure to Ta of 33 or 36 degrees C for 5 h daily during 15 consecutive days. Control rats were kept at Ta of 24 degrees C for the same acclimation period. Heat acclimation lowered the body core temperature at Ta of 24 degrees C, and the core temperature level was lowered as acclimation temperature increased. When heat was applied by direct body heating, the threshold hypothalamic temperature (Thy) for the tail skin vasodilation was also lower in heat-acclimated rats than in the control rats. However, the amount of increase in Thy from the resting level to the threshold was the same in all three groups. When heat was applied by indirect warming, threshold Thy was slightly higher in heat-acclimated than in control rats. The amount of increase in Thy from the resting level to the threshold was significantly greater in heat-acclimated rats. In addition, Ta and the skin temperature at the onset of skin vasodilation were significantly higher in heat-acclimated rats. The results indicate that heat-acclimated rats were less sensitive to the increase in skin temperature in terms of threshold Thy. The gain constant of nonevaporative heat loss response was assessed by plotting total thermal conductance against Thy.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)

Rate and composition of sweat fluid losses are unaltered by hypohydration during prolonged exercise in horses

1997 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
pp. 1133-1143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Janene K. Kingston ◽  
Raymond J. Geor ◽  
Laura Jill McCutcheon
Keyword(s):  
Heat Loss ◽  
Prolonged Exercise ◽  
Sweat Rate ◽  
Ionic Composition ◽  
Evaporative Heat Loss ◽  
Uptake Pattern ◽  
K Concentration ◽  
Total Body ◽  
Low Intensity Exercise ◽  
Fluid Losses

Kingston, Janene K., Raymond J. Geor, and Laura Jill McCutcheon. Rate and composition of sweat fluid losses are unaltered by hypohydration during prolonged exercise in horses. J. Appl. Physiol. 83(4): 1133–1143, 1997.— Rate and ionic composition of sweat fluid losses and partitioning of evaporative heat loss into respiratory and cutaneous components were determined in six horses during three 15-km phases of exercise at ∼40% of maximal O2 uptake. Pattern of change in sweat rate (SR) and composition was similar during each phase. SR increased rapidly for the first 20 min of exercise but remained at ∼24–28 ml ⋅ m−2 ⋅ min−1during the remainder of each phase. Similarly, the concentrations of Na and Cl in sweat increased until 30 min of exercise but were unchanged thereafter. Sweat osmolality and concentrations of Na and Cl were positively correlated with SR. Sweat K concentration decreased during exercise but was not correlated with SR. Fluid losses were 33.8 ± 1.5 liters, resulting in decreases of ∼21% in plasma volume and ∼11% in total body water. The ∼6% hypohydration was not associated with an alteration in SR, sweat composition, or heat storage. Respiratory and cutaneous evaporative heat loss represented ∼23 and 70%, respectively, of the total heat dissipated, and the partitioning of heat loss was similar in each exercise phase. We conclude that SR and the relative proportions of respiratory and cutaneous evaporative heat loss are unchanged in horses during prolonged low-intensity exercise despite moderate hypohydration.

Effects of fasting on thermoregulatory processes and the daily oscillations in rats

2003 ◽  
Vol 284 (6) ◽  
pp. R1486-R1493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kei Nagashima ◽  
Sadamu Nakai ◽  
Kenta Matsue ◽  
Masahiro Konishi ◽  
Mutsumi Tanaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Consumption ◽  
Heat Loss ◽  
Oxygen Consumption Rate ◽  
Consumption Rate ◽  
Body Core Temperature ◽  
Dark Phase ◽  
Light Phase ◽  
Loss Mechanism ◽  
Body Core ◽  
Tail Blood

To investigate the mechanism involved in the reduction of body core temperature (Tcore) during fasting in rats, which is selective in the light phase, we measured Tcore, surface temperature, and oxygen consumption rate in fed control animals and in fasted animals on day 3 of fasting and day 4 of recovery at an ambient temperature (Ta) of 23°C by biotelemetry, infrared thermography, and indirect calorimetry, respectively. On the fasting day, 1) Tcore in the light phase decreased ( P < 0.05) from the control; however, Tcore in the dark phase was unchanged, 2) tail temperature fell from the control ( P < 0.05, from 30.7 ± 0.1 to 23.9 ± 0.1°C in the dark phase and from 29.4 ± 0.1 to 25.2 ± 0.2°C in the light phase), 3) oxygen consumption rate decreased from the control ( P < 0.05, from 24.37 ± 1.06 to 16.24 ± 0.69 ml · min−1 · kg body wt−0.75 in the dark phase and from 18.91 ± 0.64 to 14.00 ± 0.41 ml · min−1 · kg body wt−0.75 in the light phase). All these values returned to the control levels on the recovery day. The results suggest that, in the fasting condition, Tcore in the dark phase was maintained by suppression of the heat loss mechanism, despite the reduction of metabolic heat production. In contrast, the response was weakened in the light phase, decreasing Tcore greatly. Moreover, the change in the regulation of tail blood flow was a likely mechanism to suppress heat loss.

Influence of air humidity on the partition of heat exchanges of cattle

1972 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 303-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. A. McLean ◽  
D. T. Calvert
Keyword(s):  
Body Temperature ◽  
Heat Loss ◽  
Air Temperature ◽  
Heat Production ◽  
Total Heat ◽  
Evaporative Heat Loss ◽  
Air Humidity ◽  
Total Heat Loss ◽  
Air Temperatures ◽  
Heat Exchanges

SUMMARYThe balance between heat production and heat loss and the partition of heat exchanges of cattle in relation to air humidity has been studied at two different air temperatures using a direct (gradient-layer) calorimeter.Increasing humidity at 35 °C air temperature caused no significant change in heat production or in the level of total heat loss finally attained, but body temperature and respiratory activity were both increased.Increasing humidity at 15 °C air temperature caused a small reduction in heat loss by evaporation but had no effect on sensible heat loss, body temperature or respiratory frequency.Heat loss by evaporation amounted to 18% of the total heat loss at 15 °C and to 84% at 35 °C.Heat loss by respiratory evaporation amounted to 54% of the total evaporative heat loss at 15 °C and to 38% at 35 °C.

scholarly journals An intra ruminal heat exchanger for use in large concious animals

Rangifer ◽  
1985 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
James B. Mercer ◽  
Helge K. Johnsen ◽  
Svein D. Mathiesen ◽  
Arnoldus Schytte Blix
Keyword(s):  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Core Temperature ◽  
Heat Production ◽  
The Body ◽  
Body Core Temperature ◽  
Ruminant Species ◽  
Large Ruminant ◽  
Body Core ◽  
Total Body

<p>A method is described whereby it is possible to alter total body core temperature independently of environmetal temperature and/or exercise in conscious reindeer. The method employs the use of a simple heat exchanger introduced through a permanent rumen fistula. The heat exchanger consists of a 7 m long coil of flexible plastic tubing (OD, 10.0 mm, ID, 8.0 mm). By perfusing the tubing with thermostatically controlled water, heat can be added to or subtracted from the body core at rates equalling several times resting heat production. It is suggested that the method could be used in any large ruminant species.</p><p>En intra-rumenal varmeveksler til bruk i st&oslash;rre, uanesteserte dyr.</p><p>Abstract in Norwegian / Sammendrag: Vi har i denne unders&oslash;kelsen beskrevet en metode for hvordan kroppstemperatur hos uanesteserte reinsdyr kan endres uavhengig av omgivelsestemperatur og om dyret l&oslash;per eller ikke. Metoden inneb&aelig;rer bruk av en enkel varmeveksler som plasseres i dyrets vom gjennom en permanent vom-fistel. Varmeveksleren best&aring;r av en 7 m lang kveil av fleksibel plastslange (ytre diameter 10.0 mm, indre diameter 8.0 mm). Ved &aring; perfundere slangen med vann av en bestemt temperatur er det mulig &aring; fjerne eller tilf&oslash;re kroppen en varmemengde som tilsvarer flere ganger dyrets varmeproduksjon. Vi mener at denne metoden kan tilpasses alle store dr&oslash;vtyggere.</p><p>Potsiin asetettavan l&aring;mpotilan muuttajan k&aring;ytto suurilla nukkumattomilla el&aring;imill&aring;.</p><p>Abstract in Finnish / Yhteenveto: Tutkimuksessa olemme kuvanneet menetelman, jolla voidaan muuttaa nukuttamattoman poron ruumiinl&aring;mpotilaa riippumatta ulkolampotilasta tai siita juokseeko el&aring;in vai ei. Menetelmassa k&aring;ytaan yksinkertaista l&aring;mpotilan muuttajaa, joka asetetaan elaimeen pysyyan potsifistulan kautta. L&aring;mpotilan muuttaja kasitt&aring;a 7 m pitkan muoviletkurullan (letkun halkaisija 10.6 mm, reian halkaisija" 8.0 mmJTTaytt&aring;m&aring;lla letku tietyn lampoisell&aring; vedella on mahdollista joko laskea tai nostaa ruumiin lampom&aring;&aring;r&aring;a niin, etta se vastaa moninkertaisesti elaimen omaa l&aring;mmontuottoa. Oletamme, etta menetelm&aring;a voidaan kaytta&aring; kaikille suurille m&aring;rehtijoille.</p>

Circulation and acid-base balance in exercising goats at different body temperatures

1984 ◽  
Vol 57 (6) ◽  
pp. 1655-1661 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Feistkorn ◽  
A. Nagel ◽  
C. Jessen
Keyword(s):  
Circulatory System ◽  
Blood Gases ◽  
Respiratory Alkalosis ◽  
Body Core Temperature ◽  
Evaporative Heat Loss ◽  
Acid Base Balance ◽  
Temperature Dependent ◽  
Base Balance ◽  
Body Core ◽  
Rest And Exercise

Thirty experiments were performed in two goats at an air temperature of +35 degrees C and a relative humidity of 33%. By means of heat exchangers, body core temperature (Tpaor) was adjusted to 39, 40.5, or 42 degrees C and maintained at these levels for 120 min. During the last 60 min the animals worked at a rate of 1.2 W/kg (treadmill, 3 km/h, 15%). Blood gases (arteriovenous O2 difference, Po2, Pco2), hemoglobin (Hb), blood lactate (LA), cardiac output (CO), blood pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), metabolic rate (M), and respiratory evaporative heat loss (REHL) were determined. M, CO, HR, and Hb increased with exercise and were independent of Tpaor. At rest and exercise, REHL increased and Pco2 decreased at higher levels of Tpaor resulting in a respiratory alkalosis. During exercise this was accompanied by an increase in LA. At all instants, the concentrations of LA were higher at higher Tpaor. It is concluded that in a virtually nonsweating species like the goat the overall stress on the circulatory system caused by hyperthermia during exercise is relatively small while the behavior of blood LA is indicative of a temperature-dependent accumulation of LA also in the exercising muscle.

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