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Which factor has the least impact on oral temperature compared to rectal temperature?
At what time of the day do individuals who sleep at night and wake up in the morning generally show the lowest body temperature?
During which activity does body temperature tend to increase by 1-3°C?
In young children, why is the control of body temperature described as imprecise?
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What physiological state is associated with a slightly higher body temperature than during sleep?
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What is the main mechanism of heat loss by the body through the evaporation of water?
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How does clothing contribute to decreasing the rate of heat loss by air convection?
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Why is radiation mentioned as a method of heat loss from the body?
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Which part of the body plays a role in initiating heat loss by panting in lower animals?
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What is the primary factor that influences heat loss by evaporation according to the text?
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