Temperature Regulation

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Q6: What is the normal human body temperature?

A6: Around 37°C.

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Q7: How does the body respond when it's too hot?

A7:

  • Sweat is produced

  • Blood vessels widen (vasodilation)

  • Heat is lost through skin

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Q8: How does the body respond when it's too cold?

A8:

  • Shivering generates heat

  • Blood vessels narrow (vasoconstriction)

  • Body reduces heat loss

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Q9: What part of the brain controls body temperature?

A9: The hypothalamus.