What is the typical normal body temperature range in Fahrenheit?

What is the typical normal body temperature range in Fahrenheit?

• A. 99-101°F
• B. 97-99°F
• C. 95-97°F
• D. 101-103°F

Answer: (B)

Normal body temperature is a range, not a single value. For a typical oral reading, the normal range is about 97°F to 99°F (roughly 36.1°C to 37.2°C). Temperature varies a bit with the time of day, activity, and where the measurement is taken, so this range accounts for those small fluctuations. Fever generally starts around 100.4°F or higher for oral measurements, and other sites can shift the numbers a bit (rectal readings are usually about 0.5°F higher than oral). Among the options, 97-99°F fits the usual normal oral range. The other ranges sit above normal or below what’s typically considered normal for most adults.

Normal body temperature is a range, not a single value. For a typical oral reading, the normal range is about 97°F to 99°F (roughly 36.1°C to 37.2°C). Temperature varies a bit with the time of day, activity, and where the measurement is taken, so this range accounts for those small fluctuations. Fever generally starts around 100.4°F or higher for oral measurements, and other sites can shift the numbers a bit (rectal readings are usually about 0.5°F higher than oral). Among the options, 97-99°F fits the usual normal oral range. The other ranges sit above normal or below what’s typically considered normal for most adults.