Question

question 5 1 pts exhaustion from excessive heat exposure differs from heat stroke because it ____. a person probably loses consciousness body temperature rises slightly body temperature drops several degrees body temperature rises rapidly

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Losing consciousness is more associated with heat stroke, not heat exhaustion. Eliminate A.
• Option B: Heat exhaustion involves a slight rise in body temperature, while heat stroke has a rapid, significant rise. This fits.
• Option C: Body temperature doesn't drop in heat exhaustion (related to heat exposure). Eliminate C.
• Option D: Rapid temperature rise is heat stroke, not exhaustion. Eliminate D.

Answer:

B. body temperature rises slightly