A 10-year-old male sneaks into a meat freezer at the local supermarket. Fearing he will get caught if he comes out, he decides to stay in there for several hours until the store closes. While in the cooler his body is most likely experiencing:
A) increased respirations.
B) ischemic tissue damage.
C) central nervous system excitation.
D) increased cellular metabolism.

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The meat freezer will cause the temperature of the 10-year-old's body to drop rapidly, leading to ischemic tissue damage due to reduced blood flow and cellular metabolism. This can result in frostbite and even organ damage if the exposure continues for an extended period of time. Increased respirations and central nervous system excitation are not likely to occur in this situation.

A 10-Year-Old Male Sneaks into a Meat Freezer at the Local