What type of heat-related emergency has the symptoms of a temperature of 104°F (40°C) or higher, general weakness, initial deep respirations that change to shallow respirations, pulse may start out as rapid and strong but may change to rapid and weak, dry hot skin, very little or no sweating, dilated pupils, muscle twitching, convulsions, or unconsciousness?
A) Heat cramps
B) Heat exhaustion
C) Heat stroke
D) Vertigo
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).