What condition can result from prolonged exposure to high temperatures and high humidity?

Heat exhaustion is a condition that can occur after prolonged exposure to high temperatures and high humidity. When the body's temperature regulation mechanisms become overwhelmed due to extreme heat, it can lead to symptoms such as heavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and fainting.

In high humidity, the body struggles to cool itself through evaporation of sweat, making it more difficult to regulate internal temperature. This can quickly lead to heat exhaustion, particularly in situations where a person is physically active or not adequately hydrated.

While heat stroke is a more severe condition that can occur after heat exhaustion if not addressed, it is characterized by an elevated body temperature and can lead to more serious health complications. Hypothermia, on the other hand, is a condition caused by excessive cold and would not be relevant in hot and humid conditions. Dehydration can occur as a side effect of heat-related illnesses but is not directly classified as a condition that results specifically from prolonged heat exposure itself in the same context as heat exhaustion.