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Body temperature refers to the degree of heat present in the body. It is regulated by various physiological mechanisms to ensure optimal functioning.
Homeostasis: The body's ability to maintain a stable internal environment, including body temperature.
Hypothalamus: A region in the brain that regulates body temperature by controlling thermoregulatory responses.
Fever: An elevated body temperature usually caused by an immune response to infection or illness.