What systems work together to control body temperature?

Answer 1

The state of having an even internal temperature is called homeostasis.
A healthy, safe temperature has a very narrow window: between 98°F (37°C) and 100°F (37.8°C).
When your temperature increases, your body activates a system to promote heat loss.
This returns body temperature back to normal.
This process has three steps:
1) Sensors in your central nervous system (CNS) send messages to your hypothalamus,
telling it your internal temperature is increasing.
2) Your hypothalamus, which controls thermoregulation, receives the message.
3) Your hypothalamus activates one of several organs to decrease your temperature.
The same process occurs when your body senses your temperature is falling too low.

Answer 2

Two major body systems that work together to maintain body temperature are

1. Nervous System : In this Hypothalamus is the one responsible for maintaining body temperature,it works on negative and positive feedback mechanism. As soon as it receives the signal the body temperature is rising it would initiate sweating.As soon as it recieves the signal the body temperature is decreasing it would initiate shivering

2. Cardiovascular System : If the body temperature rises vasodilation takes place allowing the more blood to flow through veins which leads to displacement of heat from the body surface to the outer surroundings. Which is evidenced by sweating, the sweat evaporates leaving for body surface cool.

If the body temperature decreases vasoconstriction takes more reducing the amount of heat dispersed in the environment. Body hair acts as a great insulator between the body temperature and the external environment. Which is evidenced by shivering producing more heat for the body.

Answer 3

The nervous system, endocrine system, and circulatory system work together to regulate body temperature. The hypothalamus in the brain acts as the body's thermostat, receiving signals from temperature sensors and initiating responses such as sweating or shivering. Hormones like adrenaline can also influence body temperature by increasing metabolism and blood flow. The circulatory system helps distribute heat around the body to maintain a stable internal temperature.