Simon was diagnosed in childhood with a condition called CIPA, which stands for congenital insensitivity to pain with anhidrosis. This means that, in addition to being unable to feel pain, Simon is also unable to __________.

A. perspire
B. salivate
C. urinate
D. produce tears when crying


Answer: A

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