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In a Condition Known as Sunstroke, the Victim Appears Flushed

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In a condition known as sunstroke, the victim appears flushed, the skin is warm and dry, and the body temperature rises dramatically. Explain these observations based on what you know concerning the role of the skin in thermoregulation.


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