<P> Normal human body temperature, also known as normothermia or euthermia, is the typical temperature range found in humans . The normal human body temperature (98.6) range is typically stated as 36.5--37.5 ° C (97.7--99.5 ° F). </P> <P> Individual body temperature depends upon the age, exertion, infection, sex, and reproductive status of the subject, the time of day, the place in the body at which the measurement is made, and the subject's state of consciousness (waking, sleeping or sedated), activity level, and emotional state . It is typically maintained within this range by thermoregulation . </P> <P> Taking a person's temperature is an initial part of a full clinical examination . There are various types of medical thermometers, as well as sites used for measurement, including: </P> <Ul> <Li> In the rectum (rectal temperature) </Li> <Li> In the mouth (oral temperature) </Li> <Li> Under the arm (axillary temperature) </Li> <Li> In the ear (tympanic temperature) </Li> <Li> in the nose </Li> <Li> In the vagina (vaginal temperature) </Li> <Li> In the bladder </Li> <Li> On the skin of the forehead over the temporal artery </Li> </Ul>

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