Which of the Following Is Least True of a Fever

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is least true of a fever?

• A)Involves the upward resetting of the hypothalamus
• B)Often responds to the antipyretic effect of aspirin
• C)Is generally caused by an inability of the body to get rid of excess heat,as in heat stroke
• D)Is "broken" in response to vasodilation and sweating

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Definitions:

Conscious Awareness

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Biological Cycles

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REM Sleep

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