What Condition Is Described by High Temperature,low Blood Pressure,and Loss

question 41

Multiple Choice

What condition is described by high temperature,low blood pressure,and loss of salts due to profuse sweating?

• A)Heat exhaustion
• B)Heat stroke
• C)Fever
• D)Hypothermia

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Definitions:

Sympathetic

Pertaining to the sympathetic nervous system, part of the autonomic nervous system that often accelerates heart rate, constricts blood vessels, and raises blood pressure, preparing the body for action.

Parasympathetic

refers to the part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for rest and digestion, countering the fight-or-flight responses of the sympathetic system.

Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, regulating and coordinating bodily functions.

Holmes and Rahe

Psychologists who developed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale (SRRS), a scale that measures stress levels in life changes to predict illness risk.