Normal body temperature by age chart: What should your temperature REALLY be? Easy guide
Body temperatures can reveal a lot about your help. Temperature is one of the key vital signs doctors look at. Infections can cause a fever and other illnesses can cause your body temperature to fluctuate according to your age, gender and more.
Organisms are only able to function correctly and effectively if their internal conditions are kept within a specific range – a state is called homeostasis.
Enzymes in particular need the correct temperature to catalyse chemical reactions.
Controlling your body temperature is important as extremes can be dangerous.
High temperatures can lead to dehydration, heat stroke and death if left untreated.
Low temperatures can lead to hypothermia and death if untreated.
