Question

For which, if any, of these body areas is
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a normal temperature?

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Answered by GPT-4o mini
A body temperature of 99.6 degrees Fahrenheit is generally considered a normal temperature for the human body when measured orally. Here are the typical temperature ranges for different body areas:

- **Oral:** 98.6°F is typically considered normal, with a normal range of about 97.6°F to 99.6°F.
- **Rectal:** Normal is slightly higher, about 99.6°F to 100.6°F.
- **Axillary (underarm):** Normal range is lower, typically about 96.6°F to 98.6°F.
- **Ear (tympanic):** Normal range is similar to rectal, around 99°F to 100.5°F.

Given this information, a temperature of 99.6°F is normal when measured orally or rectally, but on the higher end of the normal scale.