Metabolic effects of a short exposure to a hot environment in man.
Some metabolic effects of a 2h exposure to an environmental temperature of 48 degrees C DB, 35 degrees C WB, have been studied in six male subjects. The results indicate that adrenal cortical activity does not necessarily increase as a result of exposure to moderate heat stress. However, a consistent increase in lipolysis may indicate increased sympatho-adrenal activity. There was a significant correlation between blood glucose and cortisol levels, suggesting that the increased sympathetic activity may be without effect on carbohydrate metabolism.
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R.A.F. Institute of Aviation Medicine, Farnborough, Hants.
D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified / Q000097:blood; D005990:Glycerol / Q000097:blood; D006361:Heating; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000097:blood; D016014:Linear Models; D008297:Male; D010953:Plasma Volume / Q000502:physiology
D001786:Blood Glucose; D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified; D019344:Lactic Acid; D005990:Glycerol; D006854:Hydrocortisone