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37° - 40°
C (98.6° - 104° F)
Fever has been observed to have beneficial effects on immune function. One of
the most clearly helpful effects of mildly elevated body temperature is the
helpful effect on leukocytes – white blood cells such as neutrophils and
T-cells.
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41° - 46° C (105° - 115° F)
In the human body, the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)
regulates many basic functions such as body temperature,
heartbeat, respiration, blood pressure, and all organ
activities during sleep. The ANS consists of two regulatory
branches: Sympathetic and Parasympathetic.
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38° - 45° C (100.4° - 113° F)
Therapeutic heat in this temperature range can have four
main effects on body tissues:
1. muscle and joint relaxation
2. blood vessel alterations
3. pain relief (analgesia)
4. connective tissue relaxation
effects.
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