Which Term Means Greatly Increased Body Temperature, Involving a Disturbance

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which term means greatly increased body temperature, involving a disturbance in the heat regulatory system?

• A) Fever
• B) Pyrexia
• C) Hyperthermia
• D) Hypothermia

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Definitions:

Introjection

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Hypnagogic Phenomenon

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