Question

What is the difference between hypothermia and hyperthermia?

Hypothermia occurs when the body's senses begin to decline and hyperthermia occurs when the body's skin loses its
elasticity.
Hyperthermia occurs when the body's senses begin to decline and hypothermia occurs when the body's skin loses its
elasticity
Hypothermia occurs when the body is overheating and hyperthermia occurs when the body is at dangerously low
temperatures
Hyperthermia occurs when the body is overheating and hypothermia occurs when the body is at dangerously low
temperatures

Answer 1

Hyperthermia: The person's body produces or absorbs more heat than it dissipates. When extreme temperature elevation occurs, it becomes a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to prevent disability or death.

Hypothermia: is a medical emergency that occurs when your body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature

Answer 2

The correct answer is the last definition. The prefix “hyper” is analogous to “in excess”, so “hyperthermia” basically means overheated (excess heat), and vice versa with hypothermia. Hope this helps!