1 Over the past ten years more than two dozen athletes have died from the medical condition known as heatstroke. Heatstroke occu
rs 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. 2 While it doesn’t look much different from the average vitamin capsule, the work it does inside the body is truly amazing. Once ingested these capsules send an internal body temperature reading to a portable device that is not much bigger than an iPhone. A coach or professional trainer monitors the device during practices or events held when temperatures and heat indexes are particularly high. If an athlete’s body temperature reaches a dangerous level, the monitor immediately transmits an alert. The player is then rushed indoors and placed in an ice bath to rapidly decrease his or her body temperature. This is important, since internal organs can begin shutting down at 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
3 While these tiny lifesavers have proven to be effective, they are quite expensive. On average the cost is $50.00 per pill. However, many parents of young athletes say that it is a small price to pay for the peace of mind it gives them on a hot, sultry day.
What chain of events is taking place, according to this essay?
A) Summer is bringing about the start of athletic events.
B) Heat is causing death by heatstroke in young athletes.
C) Thermometer pills are causing young athletes to be cautious.
D) Thermometer pills are bringing about some unfamiliar side effects.
According to this essay, the chain of events that are taking place is - Heat is causing death by heatstroke in young athletes and Thermometer pills are causing young athletes to be cautious. So the right chain of events would involve options B and C.
Explanation:
The essay starts addressing the issue that it is the internal heat or temperature of the body that shuts down the cooling system of the body at times causing a heat stroke and it is the young athletes who are at risk. They often don't understand the symptoms until it's too late. Then, it goes on to introduce a new product called thermometer pills which is a solution to this problem. Finally, a detail of how it works is given along with its only drawback that it is expensive. So the chain of events in this essay mainly comprises of the points mentioned under options B and C.
