Match the terms labelled a. through g. with the correct characteristic.
-elevation in body temperature due to reasons other than an infection
A)hypothermia
B)obesity
C)frostbite
D)hyperthermia
E)anorexia
F)heat stroke
G)heat exhaustion

Question

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Hyperthermia is the elevation of body temperature due to reasons other than an infection.

Answer: B
 Obesity is excessive accumulation of body fat and is not related to body temperature regulation.

Answer: C
 Frostbite is a condition that occurs when the skin and underlying tissues freeze.

Answer: F
 Heat stroke is a potentially life-threatening condition that occurs when the body's temperature regulation system fails, and the body is unable to cool itself down.

Answer: G
 Heat exhaustion is a condition that occurs due to excessive loss of water and electrolytes from the body through sweating, leading to dehydration and overheating.

Answer: E
 Anorexia is an eating disorder characterized by a persistent restriction of food intake, leading to significantly low body weight. It is not related to body temperature regulation.

Answer: A
 Hypothermia is the condition of having a body temperature below the normal range due to exposure to cold weather or water. It is the opposite of hyperthermia.

Match the Terms Labelled A