A potentially fatal condition characterized by the failure of the body's heat-regulating mechanisms is heat
A) stroke.
B) dehydration.
C) hypertension.
D) fever.
A
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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a. 15 g/day for males, 10 g/day for females b. 17 g/day for males, 12 g/day for females c. 19 g/day for males, 14 g/day for females d. 21 g/day for males, 16 g/day for females
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)