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What would happen if the temperature controls failed and body temperature became abnormally high?
when body temperature becomes too high the proteins in the body can ''denature'' or lose their shape, becoming functionless
When does fever get dangerous?
103 It gets dangerous when your body temperature gets too high and denature the enzymes in your body.
If your body temperature is low how will the enzymes work?
Enzymes require certain temperatures to function. They become denatured if the temperature is too high or too low. If an enzyme is denatured, it can no longer function. Therefore, if your body temperature is too low, the enzymes will become denatured and cease to function. The process of denaturation is on a continuum, however. If the temperature is slightly lower than normal, but not too low, the enzymes will still function, but at a lower rate.
Why is the scrotum sometimes saggy and sometimes tight?
The testicles have to be a certain temperature to produce sperm. If they become too cold they will tighten towards the body. If they become too hot, they will sag down away from the body.
What is too high body temperature?
When your body temperature reaches 103 or more, then it is too high. This indicates that there is a fever and a person should seek medical attention, especially if it has been more than three days.
What happens if your body cannot control the body temperature?
If your body cannot control its temperature, it could lead to conditions like hypothermia (body temperature too low) or hyperthermia (body temperature too high). These conditions can be dangerous and require medical attention to prevent further complications. It is important to stay hydrated, dress appropriately for the weather, and seek help if you notice symptoms of either extreme.
What is another term for heat-related illnesses or having a body temperature that is too high?
Hyperthermia/Fever
Why is it important to maintain body temperature?
Body temperature is key. If your temperature is too high, your organs can be cooked into dysfunction. If it is too low, the chemical processes that we rely on to live can be interfered with. Humans are fragile.
When too highor too low physiological activities cease primarily because molecules are destroyed or become non-functional?
Appropriate body temperature
Why humans have a defined body temperature?
So the enzymes function properly, temperature too low = inefficient working due to not enough kinetic energy, temperature too high means the enzymes will denature (die!)
What happens to enzymes if the body temperature is too high or if the pH in the body is too high or too low?
If body temperature is too high, enzymes can denature, losing their structure and functionality, which disrupts metabolic processes. Similarly, extreme pH levels can alter the ionization of amino acids in the enzyme's active site, impairing substrate binding and catalytic activity. Both conditions can lead to reduced enzyme activity and potentially harmful effects on the body's overall function. Maintaining optimal temperature and pH is crucial for enzyme activity and overall metabolic health.
What control the body temperature?
The blood that flow through the skin and subcutaneous area controls our body temperature. Body temperature is governed by the hypothalamus, a very small organ near the base of the brain. Perspiration is the secondary cooling control, that works evaporatively to keep the body temperature from getting too high.
