To determine which body temperature can cause hypothermia, we need to understand that hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, causing a dangerously low body temperature. The typical range for normal body temperature is roughly 98.6°F (37°C).
Among the given options, we need to identify the threshold temperature below which hypothermia can occur. Let's examine each option:
A. 41°F - This temperature is extremely low and much colder than what we would generally associate with human survival. It would likely result in severe hypothermia and other serious medical conditions very quickly.
B. 37°F - This temperature is also quite low and far below typical body temperature. It would also lead to severe hypothermia rapidly.
C. 98°F - This temperature is actually within the normal human body temperature range and would not cause hypothermia.
D. 95°F - This temperature is significantly below the normal body temperature of 98.6°F but not so low as to be immediately deadly. It is, however, the threshold at which hypothermia is generally considered to begin. When the body temperature drops to 95°F or below, the body is in hypothermia and medical attention is needed.
Therefore, the correct answer, indicating the temperature at which a person can suffer from hypothermia, is:
D. 95°F
