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Gompertz curve in physiology: an application

S S Verma, R K Gupta, H S Nayar

    Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology
    |January 1, 1982
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    This study statistically models human thermoregulation efficiency using the Gompertz curve. Findings show faster palm skin temperature recovery at lower altitudes compared to high altitudes.

    Area of Science:

    • Physiology
    • Biostatistics

    Background:

    • Thermoregulation efficiency in humans lacks statistical modeling.
    • The Gompertz curve is effective for modeling biological rates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To statistically describe human thermoregulation efficiency.
    • To apply the Gompertz curve to palm skin temperature recovery data.

    Main Methods:

    • Gompertz curve fitting to palm skin temperature recovery data.
    • Data collected from subjects exposed to cold water across seven environmental conditions, including altitude.
    • Analysis of covariance to compare recovery rates.

    Main Results:

    • Gompertz curve showed high precision (correlation coefficients near 0.99) in estimating palm skin temperature.

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  • Significant differences in average recovery rates were observed across environmental situations.
  • Faster recovery rates were noted at lower altitudes (plains) compared to high altitudes.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Gompertz curve is a precise tool for analyzing thermoregulation.
    • High altitude significantly impairs palm skin temperature recovery rates in sea-level residents.