Characteristics of heat stroke include:
A) mild elevation of core body temperatures.
B) cerebral edema and degeneration of the CNS.
C) spasmodic cramping in the abdomen and extremities.
D) alterations in calcium uptake.

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Heat stroke is characterized by severe elevation of core body temperature, usually above 104°F (40°C), leading to neurological dysfunction and damage to the central nervous system. Cerebral edema and degeneration of the CNS are among the serious complications that can result from heat stroke. The other options are not characteristic of heat stroke.

Characteristics of Heat Stroke Include