Strict Guidelines Are in Place to Prevent Heat-Related Deaths in High

question 20

True/False

Strict guidelines are in place to prevent heat-related deaths in high school and collegiate athletes.

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Definitions:

Virus

A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of other organisms, potentially causing disease.

Allergic Reaction

An allergic reaction is an immune system response to a usually harmless substance, resulting in symptoms ranging from mild irritation to severe anaphylaxis.

Allergen

A substance that can cause an allergic reaction by stimulating the immune response in susceptible individuals.

Anaphylactic Shock

Severe systemic form of anaphylaxis involving bronchiolar constriction, impaired breathing, vasodilation, and a rapid drop in blood pressure with a threat of circulatory failure.