Why does the human body has to be kept at 37?

Answer 1

Your body constantly regulates internal function. This is called homeostasis. Part of this process is maintaining a core body temperature of 98.6 degrees F. If you were to jump into water that was 50 degrees F, what reaction would you have? Immediately, you would inhale quickly. This is your body beginning to shiver, which is a natural warming function. Your heart rate will also increase allowing warm blood to be pumped faster to your extremities. Unfortunately, being in 50 degree water for any extended period of time is never recommended, you will exhaust quickly while keeping warm. During infection or hot days, your body temperature may rise. This is a response to certain microbial stimuli or via the hot sun. What does your body do? Well sweating seems like the most common answer. Producing sweat allows you to cool a lot faster. Also, you will notice yourself getting thirstier.

These are just a few examples that cause your body temperature to remain constant.

Answer 2

There is nothing magic about 37 degrees and other mammals maintain other body temperatures. There is a relationship between BMR (basal metabolic rate) and body mass whereas bmr is proportional to body mass by a power of 2/3 (see the associated related link). Although the citation doesn't mention it, the relation 2/3 suggests a function of surface area ( proportional to length by a power of 2) and volume (power of 3).

Answer 3

Body functions in the brain, circulatory system, and glands depend upon a fairly constant temperature for their proper function. A warmer or colder body temperature (hyperthermia or hypothermia) can affect hormone synthesis, cell metabolism, and other systems in the body.

Answer 4

This is in order for the body (cells, enzymes) to carry out its work effectively, This is because they are temperature specific. Human body temperature is usually quoted as 37 degrees Celsius.

Answer 5

37 degrees Celsius is the Fahrenheit equivalent of 98.6. This is caused by the normal function of your body as it breaks down nutrients to create energy. Heat is a major product of energy formation and use.

Answer 6

by burning calories. every beat of the heart, contraction of a muscle, and breath will create heat. when stored calories (which come from food) are used for energy, some of the energy that is produced is in the form of heat.

Answer 7

37 Celsius is optimum temperature for all mammalian ( including human ) body enzymes ,hence tepm . must be maintained at 37 0 .

Answer 8

the hypothalamus produces chemicals that signal cells throughout the body to speed up their activities (ex.-shivering), causing an increase in heat.

Answer 9

Enzymes work best at this temperature.