Lora Is Sick and Has Developed a Fever

question 3

Multiple Choice

 Lora is sick and has developed a fever. Why might this be helpful for her?

• A) A slight fever activates the immune system and makes it harder for bacteria to survive.
• B) Fever will activate her hypothalamus and her blood pressure will go down.
• C) A fever will cause her to feel sleepy so she sleeps more soundly.
• D) The fever will cause her to seek out a cooler location that makes it harder to viruses to thrive.

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