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After Running a Marathon on a Hot Summer Day, a 25-Year-Old

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After running a marathon on a hot summer day, a 25-year-old male collapses at the finish line. His blood pressure is very low, and although he is overheated (body temperature 103°F) , he is not sweating. During observation in the hospital for several hours, he is found to be anuric. What is the likely cause of his anuria?


A) Benign prostatic hypertrophy
B) Urinary tract infection
C) A kidney stone
D) Dehydration

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