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Why is it important and advantageous for the human body to maintain a stable internal body

temperature when faced with environmental changes? ((What would happen if it didn't?)

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Body temperature must be controlled within a very narrow range so that the body can function properly. In particular, enzymes in a body's cells must have the correct temperature to be able to catalyse chemical reactions. high temperatures can cause dehydration, heat stroke and death if untreated.

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in order for our enzymes to work we must maintain a steady body temperature

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