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Why exercise raise body temperature?

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This is because only approximately 20% of the energy produced in contracting muscles is used for muscle contraction; the remaining 80% is converted to heat energy, and therefore exercise causes an increase in muscle temperature. The heat is distributed to the body by the circulation and increases body temperatures.

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