Question

acute hypothermia is caused by ____________. a. rapid loss of body heat b. prolonged exposure to cold temperatures c. excessive drug/alcohol consumption d. cold weather please select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

Explanation:

Acute hypothermia occurs when the body loses heat rapidly. Prolonged exposure (which would be chronic), drugs/alcohol (affecting internal regulation but not the rapid heat - loss mechanism here), and cold weather alone (without rapid heat loss) are not the direct cause.

Answer:

A. rapid loss of body heat