What Happens to Metabolism in Hot Weather? The Body's Thermoregulatory Response
                                
                                
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                                At temperatures above 40°C, a human's resting metabolic rate can increase as the body works harder to maintain its core temperature. This fundamental physiological process provides a critical insight into what happens to metabolism in hot weather.