Heat is a form of energy that is transferred between objects or systems with different temperatures, flowing from hotter to colder. Temperature is a measure of hotness or coldness on an arbitrary scale, indicating the direction heat will spontaneously flow. Normal body temperature averages 98.6°F (37°C), though it can range from 97-99°F (36.1-37.2°C). Body temperature can be measured in different places using clinical or laboratory thermometers.