Advanced Modeling Exercises with the Shivering Model

Three exercises are provided for students interested in advanced study of physiology. You will need to take advantage of your previous study of physiology and you will need a copy of Rigg's (1970) Control Theory and Physiological Feedback Mechanisms.

1. Add Sweating to the Model

Expand the model to incorporate Riggs' description of sweating. Test the model under hot conditions to learn if the sweating mechanisms are sufficient to achieve homeostatic control of core temperature up to ambient temperatures of 45 degrees.

2. Add Cutaneous Vasodilation to the Model

Expand the model to incorporate Riggs' description of cutaneous vasodilation. Test the model under hot conditions to learn the range of homeostatic control.