Homeostasis (Temperature control)

Man is like many other animals, a homeotherm, capable of keeping a body temperature that is independent of the surroundings.

This is under normal circumstances but extreme conditions of the environment, overexertion by the sportsman or the poor design of venues can effect the body's ability to maintain itself.

The control systems we need to consider are:

Thermoregulation

Controlling your body temperature

and

Fluid Balance

Controlling fluid loss and gain