What Is the Human Temperature Set Point, Typically

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the human temperature set point, typically?

• A) It stays around 37.0°C.
• B) It ranges from about 37.5°C in the morning to about 37.7°C in the evening.
• C) It ranges from about 37.7°C in the morning to about 37.5°C in the evening.
• D) It ranges from about 37.3°C in the morning to about 34.7°C in the evening.

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