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is the most severe form of heat illness, and is a life-threatening
emergency.
O A. Third-degree sun burn
OB. Sun burn
OC. Heat stroke
OD. Sun scorch

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Heat stroke is the most severe form of heat illness, which is a life-threatening emergency.


Step-by-step explanation:

The most severe form of heat illness, and a life-threatening emergency, is heat stroke. Heat stroke occurs when the body's temperature regulation system fails due to prolonged exposure to high temperatures and humidity. Symptoms of heat stroke include a body temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, confusion, dizziness, nausea, and a rapid heartbeat.

Unlike sunburn, which is a skin condition caused by excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, heat stroke affects the body's core temperature. Third-degree sunburn and sun scorch are not accurate terms to describe the most severe form of heat illness.


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