THE BODY'S CORE TEMPERATURE IS THE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE BODY.
Body shell refers to those outer parts of the body (skin and subcutaneous tissue) that change temperature at cold exposure.
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Shell temperature refers to the temperature near the surface of the body or skin, while core temperature refers to the temperature inside the body, around major organs like the heart and liver. Monitoring core body temperature is important for assessing overall body function and health, while changes in shell temperature may indicate environmental factors affecting the body's ability to regulate temperature.
Your core body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees on average.
The hypothalamus, specifically the preoptic area, is responsible for monitoring core body temperature. It responds to temperature changes by triggering mechanisms such as shivering or sweating to help regulate body temperature.
Measuring the core temperature of a patient is important because it provides an accurate assessment of the body's internal temperature, which can help in diagnosing and monitoring conditions such as infections, heat stroke, hypothermia, and hormonal imbalances. Core temperature measurement is more reliable than surface temperature and helps guide appropriate treatment.
The hypothalamus in the brain contains the thermostat that regulates body temperature. It receives input from temperature receptors in the skin and internal organs to help maintain a stable core temperature. If the body is too hot or too cold, the hypothalamus initiates responses to bring the body back to an optimal temperature.
Your body begins to sweat as soon as the core temperature rises above 98.6