Which cold-related disorder develops when heat loss exceeds heat production and core temperature falls below 35 C (95 F)?

Which cold-related disorder develops when heat loss exceeds heat production and core temperature falls below 35 C (95 F)?

• A. Core temperature below 35 C or 95 F due to heat loss exceeding production
• B. Core temperature above 40 C due to heat buildup
• C. Mild fever due to infection
• D. Heat stroke due to dehydration

Answer: (A)

This describes hypothermia. It happens when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, causing the core temperature to drop below 35 C (95 F). Cold exposure, wet clothing, wind, or impaired heat production can push the body into this state. It’s a cold-related disorder, distinct from conditions caused by too much heat or infection, such as hyperthermia (core temperature above 40 C), fever, or heat stroke.

This describes hypothermia. It happens when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, causing the core temperature to drop below 35 C (95 F). Cold exposure, wet clothing, wind, or impaired heat production can push the body into this state. It’s a cold-related disorder, distinct from conditions caused by too much heat or infection, such as hyperthermia (core temperature above 40 C), fever, or heat stroke.