What is the best definition for hypothermia? Damage to skin caused by long exposure to freezing temperatures Very low internal body temperature caused by cold temperatures Significantly increased heart rate caused by cold temperatures Elevated blood pressure caused by vigorous exercise

Advertisement. When your body temperature drops, your heart, nervous system and other organs can't work normally. Left untreated, hypothermia can lead to complete failure of your heart and respiratory system and eventually to death. Hypothermia is often caused by exposure to cold weather or immersion in cold water.

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