# Heat tolerance of the human body

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**Created:** [December 27, 2007, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heat-tolerance-of-the-human-body/431408 "2007-12-27T21:11:56Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 27, 2007, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heat-tolerance-of-the-human-body/431408/1 "2007-12-27T21:11:56Z")

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Okay, it’s fairly common knowledge that a fever of 110 can cause permanent brain damage.  
What about the other organs? How much can they take before functionality is impaired or permanent damage is done?