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 (B) leads to chronic hypothermia. Excessive drug/alcohol (C) affects the body's ability to regulate temperature but is not the direct cause of acute hypothermia. Cold weather (D) alone is too vague. Rapid heat loss (A) is the direct cause of acute hypothermia.

Answer:

A. rapid loss of body heat