EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Hyperthermia
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Hypothermia
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Heatstroke: The most severe form of hyperthermia is heatstroke. It’s a life-threatening condition that causes your body temperature to rise above 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
Detailed explanation-2: -Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition. It happens when your core body temperature reaches 104 F (40 C) or higher. Heatstroke needs immediate medical attention to prevent permanent damage to your brain and other vital organs that can result in death.
Detailed explanation-3: -In hyperthermia, the set-point is unaltered, and the body temperature becomes elevated in an uncontrolled fashion due to exogenous heat exposure or endogenous heat production. Hyperpyrexia is the term for exceptionally high fever (greater than 41 C), which can occur in patients with severe infections.