Which of the following heat illnesses is a syndrome that is characterized by sudden catabolic destruction and degeneration of skeletal muscle?
A) Exertional hyponatremia
B) Malignant hyperthermia
C) Exertional heatstroke
D) Acute exertional rhabdomyolysis
E) Exertional heat exhaustion

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Acute exertional rhabdomyolysis is characterized by the sudden catabolic destruction and degeneration of skeletal muscle, leading to the release of muscle cell contents, including myoglobin, into the bloodstream.

Which of the Following Heat Illnesses Is a Syndrome That