Hikers Are Attempting to Cross the Arizona Desert with a Small

question 39

Multiple Choice

Hikers are attempting to cross the Arizona desert with a small supply of water.The temperatures cause them to sweat profusely and become dehydrated.The hikers are experiencing:

• A) Heat cramping
• B) Heat exhaustion
• C) Heat stroke
• D) Malignant hyperthermia

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