Which statement about heat exhaustion is TRUE?
A) It is the least serious heat-related illness.
B) It is a mild form of shock.
C) It has a high mortality rate.
D) It is irreversible.
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. a large desaturation of hemoglobin. B. a greater decrease in maximal stroke volume. C. a greater decrease in maximal heart rate. D. poor mitochondrial function.