If a patient's hypothalamus fails to accurately detect core body temperature due to inflammation, and compensatory vasodilation fails at high ambient humidity, which consequence is most likely?

💡 Explanation

Exertional heat stroke is likely because hypothalamic failure prevents accurate thermoregulation, and failed vasodilation hinders heat dissipation. Therefore, body temperature rises unchecked during exertion, rather than initiating compensatory mechanisms like shivering, due to inflammation disrupting the set point.

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