Question about heat readings on iMac

Hello everyone!
Is these readings normal? These readings are under normal use (surfing and watching some YouTube)
I have noticed that LCD Proximity and Optical Drive Proximity get particularly hot. Why?
I Hope that someone can come up with a reason why, and answer if this is normal.
Thank you!

Watching YouTube videos is why they are so hot. However, the fans should be running faster to cool the machine, so I would take it in for service because something doesn't seem right. In the meantime try Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC).

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