How do your enzymes not denature when you go into a hot bath that raises your body temp above 38 degrees?

Question

Like is it just a temperature regulation thing in the body, do you still not go over 38c whilst in a steaming hot bath? It’s always seemed so bizarre to me.

I feel like I’m overthinking this a lot I just need someone to explain it properly

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Answer 1

Warm blooded animals are able to regulate the body temperature, both up and down. While your skin may rise above 37°C, your internal temp will not move.

Answer 2

If your body temp starts to rise, you would feel it and want to get out of that bath pretty quickly. Plus enzymes tend to really denature closer to 50+ degrees.

Answer 3

Enzymes denature at higher temperatures than 38°C. If you get hot enough, you’ll not only die but enzymes will denature!