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The typical range of normal human body temperature is 36.5–37.5 °C (97.7–99.5 °F).

Factors influencing human body temperature include sex, age, time of day, exertion level, health status, part of the body the measurement is taken at, state of consciousness, and emotions.

The homeostatic function responsible for keeping body temperature in the normal range is thermoregulation, which is triggered by the central nervous system.

<p>Various types of medical thermometers used for measuring body temperature include rectal, oral, axillary, and tympanic thermometers, as well as measurement on the skin of the forehead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Taking a human's temperature is an initial part of a full clinical examination to assess the individual's health status and identify any potential abnormalities related to body temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers