A heat stroke is characterized by:
A) Core temperatures usually reaching approximately 39.9° C (103.9° F)
B) Sweat production on the face occurring even during dehydration
C) A rapidly decreasing core temperature as heat loss from the evaporation of sweat ceases
D) Symptoms caused by the loss of sodium and prolonged sweating

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When the core temperature reaches or exceeds 40.5° C (104.9° F),the brain may be preferentially cooled by maximal blood flow through the veins of the head and face,specifically the forehead.Sweat production on the face is maintained even during dehydration.The remaining options do not occur during heat stroke.

A Heat Stroke Is Characterized By