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During heatstroke, the body can't dispose of excess heat. As a result, the homeostatic balance is disturbed, and internal body temperatures can reach as much as 110°. Heatstroke is dangerous to people primarily because

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Can cause brain damage and death.
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Cells can not function properly at high temperatures

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