Gain and loss of heat to and from surroundings

  • Convection - heat is taken away by breeze, air currents, constant flow of cold air for example
  • Radiation - we all radiate a certain amount of heat if someone is hot we can put our hands near them and feel the heat like a fire.
  • Conduction - lose heat quicker if touch something cold especially water.
  • Evapouration - perspiration/sweating

Hypothermia - abnormally low body temperature

Hyperthermia - abnormally high body temperature

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