Question

frostbite a. is caused when an animal bite is exposed to cold weather b. results when tissues are damaged by extreme cold c. causes the body to lose its ability to regulate its temperature d. only occurs in temperatures below -20°f please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

Frostbite is the damage of skin and underlying tissues due to exposure to extreme cold. It is not related to animal - bites (option A is wrong). Hypothermia, not frostbite, causes the body to lose its ability to regulate temperature (option C is wrong). Frostbite can occur at temperatures above - 20°F. Option B correctly defines frostbite as tissue damage from extreme cold.

Answer:

B. results when tissues are damaged by extreme cold