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Question 37 • AA - S26 Introduction to Healthcare Science

What is the difference between hypothermia and hyperthermia?

Answer
A
Hypothermia occurs when the body's senses begin to decline and hyperthermia occurs when the body's skin loses its elasticity.
B
Hyperthermia occurs when the body's senses begin to decline and hypothermia occurs when the body's skin loses its elasticity.
C
Hypothermia occurs when the body is overheating and hyperthermia occurs when the body is at dangerously low temperatures.
D
Hyperthermia occurs when the body is overheating and hypothermia occurs when the body is at dangerously low temperatures.

Explanation

Hypothermia is a dangerously low body temperature, usually caused by losing heat faster than the body can produce it. Hyperthermia is an abnormally high body temperature, such as when the body overheats. Therefore, the correct choice is “Hyperthermia occurs when the body is overheating and hypothermia occurs when the body is at dangerously low temperatures.”

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