Anger's bodily manifestations, such as heated cheeks and warmth radiating to our ears, are familiar to all of us. It's no surprise that terms like "hot-headed" and "boiling mad" are frequently used to characterize someone angry.
 
However, one may wonder if anger really causes our blood temperature to rise.
 
In terms of science, the answer is no.  Regardless of mental condition, the human body consistently maintains an internal temperature between 36.6 and 38 degrees Celsius (97.8 and 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit).  Our blood doesn't really boil when we're angry.

Anger does, however, set off a series of physiological reactions.  Adrenaline, a hormone that raises heart rate, is released when our nervous system activates.  The brain's emotional center, the amygdala, causes this spike in adrenaline, which affects our blood vessels.
 
The body circulates blood more quickly as the heart beats more quickly.  Our cheeks and ears have blood arteries near the skin's surface, particularly the small capillaries.  Because of this close closeness, the increased blood flow is easily noticeable, resulting in reddening of the cheeks and ears.
 
Vasodilation is the term for the dilatation of the tiny blood vessels in these regions.  More blood can enter the skin as a result of this enlargement, making the skin appear even more flushed.  This redness is only made more noticeable by the thin skin on our faces and ears.

This increased blood flow causes warmth in the skin, which is why we feel hot when we are angry.  This feeling, which is sometimes referred to as "heat of the face" or "heat of the ears," adds to the overall impression of the heat of rage.
 
Anger prepares the body for a fight-or-flight reaction by rerouting blood flow to the heart, brain, and muscles rather than heating the blood itself.  This rerouting guarantees that these essential organs have the energy and oxygen they require to respond quickly.  As our breathing rate rises to increase our intake of oxygen, the liver releases glucose into the bloodstream, giving us easily accessible energy.

The physical sensations of heat, tremors, and increased alertness that are frequently associated with rage are a result of these coupled reactions.  It's crucial to remember that excessive and frequent anger can be harmful to our health.
 
In the end, regardless of disposition, everyone's blood composition is the same.  Only in the event of disease, extended exposure to heat, intense physical activity, or hormonal changes does our blood temperature rise.
 
Anger causes a strong physiological reaction that shows up as a feeling of heat, especially in the face and ears, even though it doesn't actually cause our blood to boil.  We can better control and deal with the repercussions of rage if we are aware of these bodily reactions.
 
 
 
 

 
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SIBY JEYYA

12/03/2025 09:53 AM