Physical activity in hot and humid environments challenges the body because

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


Answer: A

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