The elderly are less sensitive to changes in temperature. This leaves them susceptible to a condition in which body temperature falls more than 4 degrees Fahrenheit and persists for a number of hours. This condition is called:
A) hypothyroidism
B) hypoxia
C) hypothermia
D) hypoplasia

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Hypothermia is the condition described, where the body temperature falls significantly (more than 4 degrees Fahrenheit) and persists for a duration, making it particularly dangerous for the elderly who may not sense temperature changes as acutely.

The Elderly Are Less Sensitive to Changes in Temperature