Adrian is at risk for heat stroke because
A) he is wearing heavy clothing and engaging in strenuous activity.
B) his pyrogens were released by disease-causing organisms.
C) his genetic predispositions cause him to sweat too much.
D) he has been drinking large quantities of fluid.

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Adrian is at risk for heat stroke because he is wearing heavy clothing and engaging in strenuous activity, which can lead to elevated body temperature and decreased ability to sweat. This can cause heat to build up in the body and lead to heat stroke. The other options (B, C, and D) are not relevant to the cause of heat stroke in this scenario.

Adrian Is at Risk for Heat Stroke Because