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Frostbite occurs in the feet first because the feet are the furthest from the heart.
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Which organ is first harmed by frostbite?
skin
What is an area where frostbite tends to strike first?
Fingers, toes, any outward extremity will experience frostbite first, the last to see it would be areas closest to the heart.
What is the difference in frostbite and forstnip?
Frostbite is the destruction of tissue due to exposure to very low temperatures.
What are some symptoms of Raynaud's phenomenon?
The most common symptoms of Raynad's phenomenon are often cold feet and hands and can often be mixed up with frostbite. But it should be known that Raynad's phenomenon is not the same as frostbite!
What happnes if im working with barefoot in the winter?
Depending on the temperature you run the very likely risk of frostbite. If you stay out past the initial frostbite, you run the risk of killing the tissue in your feet and they would both have to be amputated.
Is frostbite mold?
Frostbite is not mold.
What causes frostbite?
Frostbite is freezing on the skin.
What organ is first harmed by frostbite?
I'm thinking it's probably your skin.
What are the different stages of frostbite?
The three stages are usually called frostnip, superficial frostbite, and deep frostbite. In stage 1 (frostnip), the skin reddens and then turns white. The area may feel numb. In the second stage of frostbite(superficial), the external layer of skin is frozen, but underneath is still soft. The area may appear grayish-yellow. In the final stage of frostbite(deep frostbite) the entire area is solid, and may appear grayish-blue.
Why don't penguins get frostbite on their feet?
During cold conditions, the flow of blood is reduced to hold onto heat. In winter, penguins will keep their feet a degree or two above freezing which reduces the chance of heat loss and avoids getting frostbite. Not all penguin species live in freezing conditions though.
Can you get frostbite if you live in the UK?
You can get frostbite if you live in the UK.
What famous people have had frostbite?
a famous person who had frostbite
