Abstract
The average normal body temperature from oral measurements is 36.8°C. The temperature measurements of individuals vary from 35.6°C to an upper limit of approximately 37.7°C for a healthy adult 40 years or younger. Are there differences in body temperature between the sexes? There seems to be little difference in the core body temperature between males and females; however, studies have shown female skin temperature being up to 3°C lower than male skin temperature. This difference is primarily due to males generally having a higher percentage of muscle mass, which tends to generate more heat in the body due to a higher metabolic rate.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Physics first Australian and New Zealand Edition |
| Place of Publication | Milton, QLD |
| Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
| Chapter | 15 |
| Pages | 389-419 |
| Edition | 1st |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780730382911 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780730382881 |
| Publication status | Published - 2021 |