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The human body is capable of tolerating quite high environmental temperatures. In 1920, El Azizia, Libya had a recorded atmospheric temperature of 136°F (58°C), which is currently the highest recorded temperature in history. That's a town of people who sat through a summer that likely stayed in the high 120's and low 130's for a month or more. It doesn't hold the record for hottest average temperature, however; that title belongs to Dallol, Ethiopia with an average temperature (which includes "winters") of 94°F (34°C) during the 1960s when it was still inhabited.
As far as lows, that very much depends on what you're wearing out in the freezing temperatures. For example, the village of Oymyakon (Russia) has an average daily temperature of 3°F (-16°C). Its average low is -8.9°F (-23.7°C), while its record low is -85.7°F (-65.4°C). It holds the record for coldest temperature in a permanently inhabited location on Earth. However, that's because the people there know how to bundle up properly. With nothing but your skin to protect you from the elements, humans are likely to develop hypothermia at a temperature between 35°F (2°C) and 45°F (7°C). This depends greatly on A) temperature acclimation (did they grow up somewhere warm or hot?), B) humidity, C) wind, D) body fat content, and E) activity. [These variables (and more) also affect how long a person can stand the heat.]
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Why can a camel withstand high temperature?
a camel withstand high temperatures because they have stored water in their body
How does the outside temperature affect the body temperature?
The outside temperature affects the body temperature because it the body temperature will try to regulate itself. For example, if the temperature outside is cold, the body will generate heat as much as possible to maintain a core temperature.
Why is it necessary for bacteria to be able to withstand fluctuations in temperature within the human body?
A bacterium's cell membrane allows it to withstand fluctuations in temperature within the human body. This is necessary in order for the bacterium to survive in that environment.
Is 95.5 temperature low?
It depends on whether you're asking about body temperature or outside temperature. For body temperature, that's low to average. For outside temperature, on the other hand, that's rather hot.
How do red eyed tree frogs adapt in the temperature?
All frogs and toads can chang their body temperature,to withstand hot and cold.
How do receptors detect temperature outside the body?
thermoreceptors
How do dolphins withstand weather?
they are warm blooded like us. their body temperature is 98.6 degrees like ours
Why are the testes located outside the body in human?
The testes are located outside of the body because the bodies temperature is too high for the testes and the scrotum has a lower temperature for them to be able to produce sperm.
Why does your body perspire when the outside temperature is less than your body temperature?
Because your body is generating heat faster than it can lose it to the environment.
What is the body temperature of a wasp?
The same as the ambiental (outside) temperature.
how to increase core body temperature?
Your body needs fuel to burn to keep your core body temperature up, especially when it's cold outside
What is the temperature inside a fly's body if it's 70 degrees outside?
70°; the same as outside.
