Why Is My Body Temperature 37 Degrees?

The video explains the significance of maintaining a body temperature around 37 degrees Celsius. It discusses how this temperature helps regulate bodily functions and protect against fungal infections. The video highlights that mammals, unlike ectotherms, generate internal heat, reducing fungal threats. Researchers found that a slight increase in temperature significantly decreases fungal species' ability to infect. The ideal body temperature balances energy consumption and fungal resistance, which may have contributed to mammals' evolutionary success over reptiles.

Why is it important for mammals to maintain a body temperature around 37 degrees Celsius?

What impact did maintaining a warm body temperature have on early mammals during the extinction of dinosaurs?