How Does Metabolic Rate Affect Body Temperature

It has been known since early in the 20th century that a rise in temperature is associated with an increase in metabolic rate. Each degree C rise in temperature is associated with a 10–13% increment in oxygen consumption (18).

What is the relationship between metabolic rate and body temperature?

The within-species relationship between resting metabolic rate and temperature reflects the acute thermodynamic effect of temperature on the organism. As temperature increases, more ATP is required to fuel processes driven faster by higher cellular kinetic energy, at least until acclimation processes take effect.

Why does metabolic rate decrease with temperature?

The within-species relationship between resting metabolic rate and temperature reflects the acute thermodynamic effect of temperature on the organism. As temperature increases, more ATP is required to fuel processes driven faster by higher cellular kinetic energy, at least until acclimation processes take effect.

Alexander Ross

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