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 is characterized by a rapid drop in body temperature, which is caused by a rapid loss of body heat (e.g., falling into cold water). Prolonged exposure (B) causes chronic or milder hypothermia, drug/alcohol (C) affects thermoregulation but not the acute rapid heat loss, and cold weather (D) is a general factor, not the direct cause of acute hypothermia. So A is correct.

Answer:

A. rapid loss of body heat