Biology 5090 · O Level · Temperature control

Temperature control — practice question

An athlete has a resting body temperature of 37.0^{\circ}C. Following vigorous exercise lasting 30 minutes, this rises to 38.6^{\circ}C. The athlete then rests for 10 minutes. After this rest period, the body temperature is checked again and found to be 37.2^{\circ}C. Which processes occur in the athlete’s body during the 10-minute rest that reduce the body temperature?

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