Multiple choice

Normal temperature of the human body is

  1. 38.8oC

  2. 94.8oF

  3. 98.6oF

  4. 49.8oC
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Normal human body temperature is 98.6°F (37°C) when measured orally. This average was established in the 19th century. Option A (38.8°C) would indicate a significant fever, Option B (94.8°F) is below normal, and Option D (49.8°C) is impossibly high and would be fatal.

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