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Hypothermia is dangerous because it lowers your core body temperature to a dangerous level in which your metabolism is reduced to abnormal stages and your bodily functions don't have enough heat to work
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What is it called when there is a dangerous drop in body temperature?
Hypothermia
You just want to know is hypothermia dangerous?
Hypothermia can kill you within one day. Yes it is very dangerous.
Is Hypothermia or hypothermia more dangerous?
O my gosh there the same..... Such a dumb question
The dangerous of hypothermia is greatest for a person in which situation?
Immersed in cold water
What were the dangers of the crusades?
hunger, dangerous water(mediteranian sea), not enough access to resources(water etc.), hypothermia
How do you overcome hypothermia?
The easiest way would be to get out of the cold. Hypothermia can be alleviated somewhat by wearing several layers of clothing, eating more carbohydrates (or more calories generally), and taking cover from the wind. The symptoms of hypothermia can be alleviated by drinking alcohol, but this is actually dangerous because alcohol actually causes death from hypothermia to occur more rapidly by inhibiting the body's protective response.
What are some concerns in treating hypothermia?
Anyone who aids a victim of hypothermia should also look for signs of frostbite and be aware that attempting to rewarm a frostbitten area of the body before emergency help arrives can be extremely dangerous.
What is a life threatening condition in which the body temperature becomes dangerously low anywhere below 95 degrees?
Hypothermia is a threatening condition, that can lead to death.
What is the plural form of hypothermia?
Hypothermia. "There are different types of hypothermia."
What aspects of blizzards are dangerous?
Winds (very strong gusts) Snow being blown reduces vision Snow and ice being blown into your face hurts Well, of course the coldness of blizzards are dangerous. The cold can get you a frostbite or hypothermia. Hypothermia is where your body temperature is below the correct temperature. Also, some blizzards can blind you for hours.
Why is hypothermia of 96 degrees F or less dangerous to humans?
Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature drops below a normal range (about 98.6°F or 37°C). When the body temperature falls to 96°F or below, it can lead to severe symptoms such as confusion, impaired judgment, loss of consciousness, and eventually organ failure. This is dangerous because the body's vital systems can be impaired, and if not treated promptly, hypothermia can be life-threatening.
What can hypothermia do to you?
Hypothermia is known to cause bruising
