Why are children more susceptible to heat stroke than are adults? (Select all that apply.)
A) Children produce more metabolic heat when exercising.
B) They have more surface area-to-mass ratio.
C) Children have less sweating capacity.
D) They an underdeveloped hypothalamus.
E) Children have an overdeveloped ability to perceive heat.

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Children are more susceptible to heat stroke than are adults because (1)they produce more metabolic heat when exercising,(2)they have a greater surface area-to-mass ratio,and (3)their sweating capacity is less than that of adults.The remaining options are not true of a child.

Why Are Children More Susceptible to Heat Stroke Than Are