The human body facing heatwaves: Resistance mechanisms and limits
The body activates sweating and vasodilation to regulate temperature during extreme heat.
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The fact
These mechanisms can fail above 40°C or in high humidity conditions.
Elderly people and children are most vulnerable to heatstroke.
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