Pyrexia,commonly Referred to as Fever,is Generally Believed to

question 14

Multiple Choice

Pyrexia,commonly referred to as fever,is generally believed to

• A)occur normally in children younger than 5 years of age.
• B)cause a metabolic state in which bacteria thrive.
• C)assist the body in fighting disease or infection.
• D)be unrelated to any particular physiological function.

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Macrophage

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