7 How do the temperatures of the different regions of the body compare to each other? Why might some be higher/lower? 8 After finishing, wipe the thermometer with alcohol. WebMD. 2011. First Aid & Emergencies. www.webmd.com Station 8: How cold is it? Activity: How cold is it? Measure the temp of the ice water (thermometer should be in the water for at least 1 min prior) Holding a different thermometer in a closed hand, record the temp of the hand (thermometer should be in the hand for at least 1 min prior) Submerge the hand still holding the thermometer. Record the temp of the hand and water at different time intervals: 0 min 2 min 4 min 6 min 8 min Hand Water What trends did you see? Possible explanation for the trends?
7 How do the temperatures of the different regions of the body compare to each other? Why might some be higher/lower? 8 After finishing, wipe the thermometer with alcohol. WebMD. 2011. First Aid & Emergencies. www.webmd.com Station 8: How cold is it? Activity: How cold is it? Measure the temp of the ice water (thermometer should be in the water for at least 1 min prior) Holding a different thermometer in a closed hand, record the temp of the hand (thermometer should be in the hand for at least 1 min prior) Submerge the hand still holding the thermometer. Record the temp of the hand and water at different time intervals: 0 min 2 min 4 min 6 min 8 min Hand Water What trends did you see? Possible explanation for the trends?