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← Human Body & HealthWhy does hyperthermia induce widespread cellular damage rather than triggering localized inflammation in peripheral tissues?
A)Increased lymphatic drainage reduces cytokine
B)Heat shock proteins enhance cell resistance
C)Vasoconstriction limits heat diffusion locally
D)Systemic inflammation overwhelms local defenses✓
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Hyperthermia causes widespread cellular damage because the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) overwhelms local tissue defenses, leading to disseminated cellular injury rather than localized inflammation. This is due to excessive pro-inflammatory cytokine release; therefore, widespread damage occurs rather than a localized immune response.
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