Introduction; Procedure

The three different conditions of activity consisted:

- Having a student volunteer laying down at complete rest for ten minutes.

- Having a student volunteer do a light activity for five minutes.

- Having a student volunteer do intense activity for five minutes.

After each activity the metabolic rates were measured as quickly as possible using: oral

thermometer, ordinary thermometer, sphygmomanometer (blood pressure gauge), piece

of microscope tissue (for sweat), stethoscope.

- The oral thermometer should use cover slips and/or be disinfected with mouth wash before
each use.