what is the normal body temperature of a human?

Answer 1

Temperature of a Healthy Human (Body Temperature)

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The normal core body temperature of a healthy, resting adult human being is stated to be at 98.6 degrees fahrenheit or 37.0 degrees celsius. Though the body temperature measured on an individual can vary, a healthy human body can maintain a fairly consistent body temperature that is around the mark of 37.0 degrees celsius.

The normal range of human body temperature varies due to an individuals metabolism rate, the higher (faster) it is the higher the normal body temperature or the slower the metabolic rate the lower the normal body temperature. Other factors that might affect the body temperature of an individual may be the time of day or the part of the body in which the temperature is measured at. The body temperature is lower in the morning, due to the rest the body received, and higher at night after a day of muscular activity and after food intake.

Body temperature also varies at different parts of the body. Oral temperatures, which are the most convenient type of temperature measurement, is at 37.0 °C. This is the accepted standard temperature for the normal core body temperature. Axillary temperatures are an external measurement taken in the armpit or between two folds of skin on the body. This is the longest and most inaccurate way of measuring body temperature, the normal temperature falls at 97.6 °F or 36.4 °C. Rectal temperatures are an internal measurement taken in the rectum, which fall at 99.6 °F or 37.6 °C. It is the least time consuming and most accurate type of body temperature measurement, being an internal measurement. But it is definitely, by far, not the most comfortable method to measure the body temperature of an individual.

Lena Wong -- 1997

Answer 2

Human Temperature

Answer 3

I got this info from http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Body-Temperature
here is the info Most people think of a "normal" body temperature as an oral temperature of 98.6 F. This is an average of normal body temperatures. Your temperature may actually be 1°F (0.6°C) or more above or below 98.6 F. Also, your normal body temperature changes by as much as 1°F (0.6°C) throughout the day, depending on how active you are and the time of day. Body temperature is very sensitive to hormone levels and may be higher or lower when a woman is ovulating or having her menstrual period.

A rectal or ear (tympanic membrane) temperature reading is 0.5 to 1°F (0.3 to 0.6 °C) higher than an oral temperature reading. A temperature taken in the armpit is 0.5 to 1°F (0.3 to 0.6 °C) lower than an oral temperature reading.

Answer 4

Normal human body temp. is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.

Answer 5

Oral: 98.6
Under arm: 97.6
Rectal: 99.6

These are normal for the method of temperature taken.

Answer 6

Normal human temperature
Previously, average oral temperature for healthy adults had been considered 98.6 °F (37.0 °C), while normal ranges are 36.1 to 37.8 °C. In Russia, the temperature had been measured axillary. 36.6 °C was considered "ideal" temperature, while normal ranges are 36 to 36.9 °C.

Answer 7

Previously, average oral temperature for healthy adults had been considered 98.6 °F (37.0 °C), while normal ranges are 36.1 to 37.8 °C.

Recent studies suggest that the average temperature for healthy adults is 98.2 °F or 36.8 °C (same result in three different studies). Variations (one standard deviation) from three other studies are:

36.4 - 37.1 °C
36.3 - 37.1 °C for males, 36.5 - 37.3 °C for females
36.6 - 37.3 °C [3]

Answer 8

98.6 i remember it because of the group 98 degrees

Answer 9

I Think it Is 98.6 degrees

Answer 10

37 degrees celcius, or 98.6 degrees fahrenheit