Excerpt from Thermometer Pills--Tracy Wilson Over the past ten years more than two dozen athletes have died from the medical con
dition known as heatstroke. Heatstroke occurs when the body’s internal temperature becomes so elevated that its cooling system begins shutting down. Who is most at risk? Surprisingly, it is younger athletes. They often either do not recognize or ignore the warning signs until it’s too late. To make matters worse, children’s bodies are much less efficient than adults at cooling themselves. A promising new product hopes to end the all too common heatstroke trend. It is called a thermometer pill. Answer the following question related to the excerpt from from Thermometer Pills: Which statement provides the most concrete supporting evidence for the author's argument that heatstroke can be very dangerous to younger athletes? A) On average the cost is $50.00 per pill.
B) While these tiny lifesavers have proven to be effective, they are quite expensive.
C) The player is then rushed indoors and placed in an ice bath to rapidly decrease his or her body temperature.
D) Over the past ten years more than two dozen athletes have died from the medical condition known as heatstroke.
