The Cold Protective Response May Be Activated When a Person's

question 3

Multiple Choice

The cold protective response may be activated when a person's face is submerged in water that is less than ________ degrees Fahrenheit.

• A) 98.6
• B) 75
• C) 32
• D) 68

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Definitions:

Absence of Pulse

An indication that the heart is not effectively pumping blood, a critical sign of cardiac arrest or death.

Bone Demineralization

The loss of minerals from the bone, leading to weakened bone structure and increased risk of fractures.

Osteoporosis

A medical condition characterized by the weakening of bones, making them fragile and more likely to break.

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of cartilage located at the ends of long bones where bone growth occurs in children and adolescents.