Which condition is characterized by an uncontrolled rise in body temperature due to failure of heat-dissipating mechanisms?
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Correct answer: Heat stroke
Heat stroke occurs when thermoregulatory mechanisms fail, leading to dangerously high body temperature. It is a medical emergency.
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