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What is a common symptom of hypothermia?

  1. Increased thirst

  2. Sweating

  3. Uncontrollable shivering

  4. Rapid heartbeat

The correct answer is: Uncontrollable shivering

A common symptom of hypothermia is uncontrollable shivering. When the body's core temperature drops too low, shivering is the body's way of trying to generate heat to stay warm. It is a natural response to cold temperatures and is typically one of the early signs of hypothermia. The other options are not typical symptoms of hypothermia. Increased thirst, sweating, and rapid heartbeat are not directly associated with the body's response to cold temperatures and hypothermia.