Ruumiinlämpö

Ruumiinlämpö refers to the temperature of a living organism's body. In humans and other warm-blooded animals, commonly known as endotherms, this temperature is internally regulated to maintain a relatively stable core temperature, despite external environmental changes. This process is called thermoregulation. For humans, a typical normal body temperature is around 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit), though slight variations are considered normal and can be influenced by factors like time of day, activity level, and individual metabolism.

A slight rise in body temperature, known as a fever, is often a sign that the body is fighting off an infection or illness. Conversely, a significant drop in body temperature, called hypothermia, is a dangerous condition that can occur when exposed to cold environments for extended periods. In contrast, cold-blooded animals, or ectotherms, rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. Their internal temperature fluctuates more directly with the temperature of their surroundings. The maintenance of appropriate ruumiinlämpö is crucial for the proper functioning of enzymes and metabolic processes within the body, essential for survival.