Scientists Have Performed Studies to Show That Having a Fever

question 26

Multiple Choice

Scientists have performed studies to show that having a fever is adaptive. Which of the following observations in an ectotherm would be consistent with this conclusion?

• A) An ectotherm with a fever will tend to stay warm by covering with a blanket.
• B) An ectotherm with a fever will seek out cooler environments, like a tub of cool water.
• C) An ectotherm will develop a fever after an infectious organism has been destroyed in order to speed healing.
• D) An ectotherm with a fever will tend to decrease overall activity levels in order to keep from overheating.

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