Human Variation & Race
1. The cold is an environmental stressor that impacts survival of humans and other species. The cold climates of certain places on earth such as Antarctica or the tops of mountains can be some of the most brutal environments. For humans, the cold makes survival more difficult since it lowers our body temperatures, impairs movements, and can also cause death. More specifically, the lowered body temperature makes our body work harder to keep internal temperatures warm for important organs. While this happens, the body is more susceptible to disease and it is more difficult to fight off animals or hunt for food. 2. According to the information in the modules humans have usually efficient internal temperature regulating systems to combat the extreme climate (palomar. This is to keep major organs warm so they can function properly. It is also stated that people have developed cultural patterns and technology to combat cold climates. Specifically, the Inuit located in northern regions of t...
