Physical Activity in Hot and Humid Environments Challenges the Body

question 35

Multiple Choice

Physical activity in hot and humid environments challenges the body because

• A)it produces large amounts of heat that must be regulated.
• B)blood is pooled inside the body core.
• C)evaporative heat loss only works in colder temperatures.
• D)acclimatization is not possible in hot environments.

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