Match the following terms with the descriptions below.

A. Hyponatremia
B. Heat exhaustion
C. Heatstroke
D. Heat cramps


A. Low blood sodium that can result from consuming a large volume of water without also replacing electrolytes
B. Heat-related condition caused by fluid loss; characterized by headaches, dizziness, muscle weakness, and visual disturbances
C. Condition that occurs when internal body temperature reaches 104°F; skin is hot and dry
D. Painful skeletal muscle contractions occurring in people who have experienced large sweat losses from exercising for several hours in a hot climate and who have consumed a large volume of unsalted water

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