HOW OUR BODY RESPOND TO HIGH HEAT
The body's normal core temperature is 37-38 C.
oIf it heats up to 39-40C,
the brain tells the muscles to slow down and fatigue sets in.
oAt 40-41C
heat exhaustion is likely
oabove 41C
the body starts to shut down
Chemical processes start to be affected he cells inside the body deteriorate and there is a risk of multiple organ failure.
The body cannot even sweat at this point because blood flow to the skin stops, making it feel cold and clammy.