Body Temperature Regulation as a Homeostatic Control

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Body Temperature Regulation as a Homeostatic Control

One example of homeostatic control within the body is the regulation of body temperatures. Body temperature control is one of the most familiar cases of homeostasis. The normal body temperature of human beings is about 37 degree Celsius although factors such as exposure to hormones, elements, metabolic rate can influence this number. Various forms of exercise tend to have a unique effect on body temperature. Heat is distributed throughout the body through circulation, and this increases body temperature. During exercise, approximately 80% of energy is dissipated as heat needs to get removed so the body temperatures do not rise to critical levels (Tan and Zachary, 31). During exercise, there is a rise in muscle temperatures. This is because of oxygen uptake since increased exercise intensity results in increased temperatures in the muscles. In response to the high metabolic heat production, the primary mechanism for heat loss is the evaporation of sweat. To determine exercise performance, various studies have correlated core temperature with the ability to keep working out for a long time during exercise. Pre-cooling and pre-heating affect exercise tolerance hence high body core temperatures and related cardiovascular consequences have been linked to fatigue when performing strenuous exercises.

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Tan, Chan Lek, and Zachary A. Knight. “Regulation of body temperature by the nervous system.” Neuron 98.1 (2018): 31-48.