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Why did my body temperature decrease when i exercised?

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Normal: Body has an internal thermostat that triesto maintain temperature at 98.6. When you exercise, the body heats up and releases energy through sweating.

Answered 10/27/2020

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