The Normal Body Temperature

Question

The normal body temperature
A) is 96.8 degrees.
B) is highest at 7 AM and gradually decreases over the 24 hours.
C) is maintained through thermoregulatory mechanisms.
D) is 40 degrees C.

Accepted Answer

The normal body temperature is maintained through thermoregulatory mechanisms, which help regulate the body's internal temperature within a narrow range for optimal functioning. The other options are incorrect; the normal body temperature is approximately 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (not 96.8 or 40 degrees Celsius) and may fluctuate slightly during the day but does not have a peak at 7 AM.