Humans can die from extreme heat at temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) and from extreme cold at temperatures below -40 degrees Fahrenheit (-40 degrees Celsius).
The process that allows us to adjust to extreme heat or cold is thermoregulation. In response to extreme temperatures, our body regulates its internal temperature through mechanisms like sweating to cool down in heat or shivering to generate heat in cold conditions. This helps maintain a stable core body temperature within a narrow range for optimal functioning.
The receptors that detect heat are called thermoreceptors, and the receptors that detect cold are called cold receptors. These specialized nerve endings are located in the skin and help the body regulate its temperature.
Bacteria can respond to extreme heat by forming heat-resistant endospores, and to extreme cold by adjusting their membrane and metabolic activity. These mechanisms help protect the bacteria and allow them to survive in harsh environmental conditions.
Thermophiles are a type of eubacteria that are resistant to heat, while psychrophiles are resistant to cold. Both types of bacteria have protective cell walls that help them survive extreme temperature environments.
Yes, a sudden change in temperature can be fatal, especially if it leads to extreme heat or cold exposure that the body cannot handle. This can result in conditions like heat stroke or hypothermia, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
Both will kill you and both are dangerous. If you were to try and quantify it however. If you were to start with body temperature which is approximately 37 degrees Celcius, and compare one degree either side of that and continue onwards from that, heat would kill you before cold would.
The process that allows us to adjust to extreme heat or cold is thermoregulation. In response to extreme temperatures, our body regulates its internal temperature through mechanisms like sweating to cool down in heat or shivering to generate heat in cold conditions. This helps maintain a stable core body temperature within a narrow range for optimal functioning.
dolphins do not live in either extreme heat or cold
The heat is too extreme for humans to survive.
The skin is sensitive to heat, cold, extreme temperature (hot or cold), pressure, pain/irritation and vibrations.
Dogs can regulate their body temperature effectively when they are in a comfortable environment and not exposed to extreme heat or cold.
Humans and orangutans have very similar responses. Like humans, when orangutans get too cold, they start to shiver and their hair stands up to trap heat (goose bumps on humans). When they get hot, they sweat.
Yes, extreme heat or cold can damage a plant.
either extreme heat or extreme cold
Both are equally dangerous.
Extreme temperature such as cold and heat as well as compression injuries. Infection can also cause damage.
It is generally not recommended to turn off your heat pump in extreme cold weather, as it may struggle to efficiently heat your home when turned back on. It is best to keep your heat pump running consistently to maintain a comfortable temperature and prevent potential damage from freezing temperatures.