Why does the human body maintain a temperature close to 37 °C?

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Why does the human body maintain a temperature close to 37 °C?

Accepted Answer

It is the optimum for most human enzymes, giving the fastest safe reaction rates — Homeostasis keeps conditions near the enzyme optimum. Much above it, enzymes begin to denature, which is why a high fever is dangerous.

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It is the optimum for most human enzymes, giving the fastest safe reaction rates

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It stops enzymes from being produced

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It prevents any enzyme from working too fast

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It is the temperature at which water freezes

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