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Acute hypothermia is caused by __________.

A
rapid loss of body heat
B
prolonged exposure to cold temperatures
C
excessive drug/alcohol consumption
D
cold weather
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Dressing appropriately for exercise includes __________.

A
wearing the same clothes for all exercises
B
choosing dark colored clothing when exercising at night
C
wearing sunscreen when exercising outside
D
making sure you wear the best brand-name clothes
7

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
8

When lost fluid is not replaced adequately, __________ can result.

A
heat stroke
B
hypothermia
C
dehydration
D
emphysema
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Which of the following choices are good strategies when exercising in extreme heat or cold?

A
allowing the body to adjust to temperature
B
avoiding exercising during extreme times of day
C
warming up muscles and the body before vigorous exercise
D
all of the above

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