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Normal human body temperature, also known as normothermia or euthermia, is a concept that depends upon the place in the body at which the measurement is made, and the time of day and level of activity of the person. There is no single number that represents a normal or healthy temperature for all people under all circumstances using any place of measurement.
Different parts of the body have different temperatures. Rectal and vaginal measurements, or measurements taken directly inside the body cavity, are typically slightly higher than oral measurements, and oral measurements are somewhat higher than skin temperature. The commonly accepted average core body temperature (taken internally) is 37.0 °C (98.6 °F). The typical oral (under the tongue) measurement is 36.8±0.7 °C, or 98.2±1.3 °F.[1][2] In Russia and former Soviet countries, the commonly quoted value is 36.6 °C (97.9 °F), based on an armpit (axillary) reading. Although some people think of these numbers as representing the normal temperature, a wide range of normal temperatures has been found.[3] In adult men and women the normal range for oral temperature is 33.2-38.2 °C (92-101 °F), for rectal it is 34.4-37.8 °C (94-100 °F), for the Tympanic cavity it is 35.4-37.8 °C (96-100 °F) and for axillary it is 35.5-37.0 °C (96-99 °F).[4]
The time of day and other circumstances also affects the body's temperature. The core body temperature of an individual tends to have the lowest value in the second half of the sleep cycle; the lowest point, called the nadir, is one of the primary markers for circadian rhythms. The body temperature also changes when a person is hungry, sleepy, or cold.
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Do seals have a body temperature?
everything has a temperature. The average body temp for a seal is between 97.7 and 99.5 F
What is a humans body temp supposed to be?
it is supposed to be 98.6 The Average body temperature is around 98.3
What temperature is an Amur Leopards body at an average?
189 degrees. they are hot!
What is the average underarm temperature?
the average underarm is 97.8Add 1 degree Fahrenheit to an axillary or underarm temperature to get actual body temp aka core temp.97.6 under the arm is normal since a 98.6 temp is a normal core temp. Usually a core temp is considered a fever at 100.5 and greater.
What is the average body temperature of a Koala?
The koala's average body temperature is about 97.9 degrees F. That is significantly lower than many mammals of its size and weight.
Is a body temperature of 95 bad?
No, core body temp is different than external body temp, make sure the temp was takin' correctly be alarmed if its under 93 or above 100
What should your body tempreture be?
98.2 is the average temperature, but people can have temps of a few degrees off that and still be fine if that is their normal body temp. At 108 the average person would die.
What is an average temperature of a pregnant woman?
the average temperature for a pregnant woman is 0.5 to 1.5 degrees higher than her normal body temp. so, if your normal is 98.6, your pregnancy temp could be 99.1-100.1. hope this helps.
How does temp affect animals?
lower or higher environmental temp than body temp makes the animal's body work harder to maintain body temp (i.e., greater energy expenditure)
39c body temp is high?
105.7as a body temp do i need to be gowing to the hospitel
What is the average temp of a tundra?
the average temp is............................................................................................................................................................................................................go find it your self u lazy bum
What is the normal body temperature of whitetail deer and wild life alike?
Looking for the average temp of a fawn. . . about 1 week old.
