A Person Who is Severely Dehydrated is Likely to Have

Question

A person who is severely dehydrated is likely to have a high fever because
A) water is needed for body temperature regulation.
B) the blood pressure is increased.
C) the blood volume is decreased.
D) waste products have accumulated.
E) the skin is dry.

Accepted Answer

Water is necessary for regulating body temperature through sweating and evaporative cooling. When a person is severely dehydrated, they may not be able to regulate their body temperature effectively, leading to a high fever.