Question

Temperature of human body is maintained by

• A. Perspiration
• B. Conduction and convection
• C. Radiation
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

• Core temperature is regulated by the hypothalamus (in the brain), which is often called the body’s thermostat.
• The hypothalamus responds to various temperature receptors located throughout the body and makes physiological adjustments to maintain constant core temperature.
• The human body regulates temperature by keeping a tight balance between heat gain(conduction) and heat loss(convention). And in humans, perspiration (sweating) is primarily a means of thermoregulation. Hence, Temperature of the human body is maintained by Perspiration, Conduction and convection and Radiation. So, the correct answer is 'All of the above'.