Heatstroke

Heatstroke

Why in the news?

          Recently, a famous Indian film actor suffered from heat stroke in Ahmedabad.

About Heatstroke:

           It is the most serious heat-related illness.

When does it occur?

• It occurs when the ambient temperature is so high that the body is unable to sweat to regulate the core temperature, which shoots up to 40 degree Celsius.
• In such cases, there is a severe imbalance of salts such as sodium and potassium in the body. The high core temperature coupled with salt imbalances disrupts organs, leading to a host of symptoms.
• Impacts on human body: It can affect the brain, making a person foggy, drowsy and in severe cases may also lead to a person going into a coma. It can lead to kidney and liver damage as well. A cascade of such symptoms leads to death due to heat stroke,
• Symptoms observed: The one who gets impacted whose body temperature is very high but they are not sweating at all, feeling drowsy, vomiting, not passing urine and not breathing properly.
• Prevention: To prevent heat stroke, it is better to avoid stepping out in direct sunlight, especially between noon and 3 pm. You should avoid strenuous activity during this time.

                                              Source:  Indian Express

Question - Consider the following statements with reference to the Heatstroke:

Statement-I

It occurs during the low ambient temperature and the body is unable to sweat to regulate the core temperature

Statement-II

It impacts the balance of salts such as sodium and potassium in the body.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I.

B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I.

C.Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect.

D.Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct.

Answer D