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During a city marathon on a hot summer day, 24-year-old athlete Jordan collapses near the finish line. Paramedics find him sweating heavily, breathing rapidly, and struggling to stay conscious. His core temperature is 41°C (105.8°F), and his blood sodium levels are low. Doctors diagnose him with heat stroke and electrolyte imbalance—a serious failure of homeostasis caused by dehydration and overexertion. Jordan wants to understand how his body systems, cells, and chemical balance failed during the race—and how they normally work to keep him healthy. Using this information, answer the five questions in Parts 1–3 below and complete the final reflection in Part 4. This is a rich display item. The following accessibility controls are available: Alternate View Skip past this item Collapse ➤ Part 1: Organization and Terminology in the Case Question 1: Identify three body systems most involved in responding to Jordan’s heat stroke and explain how each normally contributes to cooling the body. Review chapters: Chapter 1.2: Structural Organization of the Human Body Chapter 1.5: Homeostasis Process statement: Write one or two sentences explaining which course resources you used (course textbook, videos, etc.) to answer this question. Be sure to write your answer in your own words to show your understanding. Question 2: During heat stroke, blood is redirected to the skin to release heat. Explain how this affects other organs, such as the muscles or digestive system. Review chapters: Chapter 1.5: Homeostasis (temperature regulation example) Process statement: Write one or two sentences explaining which course resourc