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Normal body temperature is 98.6F or 37C, so 40C would equal 104F. Any body temperature over 40C/104F requires immediate medical attention. Body temperature raises to try to kill off the infection/virus, but can "cook" your organs in the meantime.
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∙ 15y agoWhen your body goes higher than that, your organs actually start to cook themselves
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∙ 12y agothe hypothalamus slows down cellular activities minimizing the production of heat
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∙ 13y agoYour body has an efficient cooling system. You sweat and your body cools the air around it. your body temperature varies no more than 1 or 2 degrees Celsius.
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∙ 12y agothe hypothalamus slows down cellular activities, minimizing the production of heat. That is one of the main reasons why u may feel tired and sluggish on a hot day.
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What is a response to body temperature rising above normal?
The normal response if the body temperature rises above normal is perspiration.
What happens if the body temperature rises too far above 37 degree?
The hypothalamus slows down cellular activities, minimizing the production of heat.
What happens if the body temperature rises too far above 37 degree Celsius?
The hypothalamus slows down cellular activities, minimizing the production of heat.
What happens when human temperature rises above 40 degrees?
Normal body temperature is 98.6F or 37C, so 40C would equal 104F. Any body temperature over 40C/104F requires immediate medical attention. Body temperature raises to try to kill off the infection/virus, but can "cook" your organs in the meantime.
When body temperature rises what becomes active?
The sweat glands become active when the body temperature rises.
Why does people chill when there is a fever?
Your body temperature rises above room temperature which makes you body feel cold. Animals in the desert uses the same method to keep cool
What happens when body temp rises above normal?
You have a fever (febrile). The normal body temperature is 36-37 degrees centigrade (celcius). Fever is an indicator for us to know, that the body is beyond normal. See also hyperthermia, hypothermia
What do your blood vesseles do when your body temperature rises rises?
The blood vessels dilate.
Does smoking weed increase body temperature?
Yes, it rises your body temperature. If you have a fever it will rise it it a lot.
What happens to the structure of enzymes after they are exposed to temperatures above the normal body temperature degreees Celsius?
The denature
Does body temperature go down with a common cold?
No, it rises.
What happens to the pulse rate when body demands more body movements?
It rises.
