Homeostasis

Homeostasis.
Andre Willers
2 Jan 2011

Synopsis :
Why did a really expensive system like homeostasis evolve ?
An arms race between bacteria and multicellular organisms seems to be the answer .

Discussion :
Evolutionary argument :
Multicellular organisms evolved higher temperatures to gain an advantage .
Cross-checking and mass gives an multicellular organism an advantage over a unicellular organism .

Present state of play :
Temperature of 107.6 Fahrenheit (42 Celsius) for 12 hours kills most bacteria or viri in the BX family . See http://andreswhy.bloqspot.com "Rife and the Histone Code"

Historically , multicellular organisms needed bacteria for many fundamental processes , but also needed to keep their exuberance in check
Hence Fevers .
But evolutionary processes would force bacterial mortal temperatures higher .
Also , a steady state temperature would also enhance temporary decreases in temperature . The Dreaded Draught .
A negative fever , enabling an explosion of exploitive bacteria .

What does this mean ?
1.Homeostatic temperature evolved to protect multicellular organisms from unicellular organisms .
2.An Arms race developed . Homeostatic temperatures increased by about 6 degrees Fahrenheit over 100 million years . (Birds vs Mammals)
3.Fever :as discussed .
4.Artificial fevers :
4.1 Smoking . Temperatures in the mouth and lung cavities from hot air from cigarettes exceed 107.6 Fahrenheit .
4.2 Drinking alcohol : dehydration decreases heat sink in cell .
4.3 Steaming : Temperatures in the mouth and lung cavities exceed 107.6 Fahrenheit

Summation :
Continual smoking (over 107 Fahrenheit) for 12 hours and drinking if you have flu is good for you

PS :
Now you see why Birds have a higher body temperature . It is because they are older . Mammalian ages can be typed by homeostatic temperature the same way .

Have fun with the H2S mechanisms with bears , etc .

Andre