Question

What are the minimum and maximum body temperatures?

Answer 1

Body temperature:

1. Every living organism has a different temperature to maintain the optimum functioning of the body.
2. The typical normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius).
3. Few studies have revealed that the 'normal' body temperature can range between a minimum of 97°F (36.1°C) and a maximum of 99°F (37.2°C).

Variations with age:

1. In newborns, the average body temperature of ranges from 97.9°F (36.6°C) to 99°F (37.2°C).
2. In adults average, body temperature is between 97°F (36.1°C) and 99°F (37.2°C).
3. In elderly people, the average body temperature is less than 98.6°F (37°C).