The Inflammatory Response Will Sometimes Produce a Fever

question 22

Multiple Choice

The inflammatory response will sometimes produce a fever.Which of these is NOT a benefit provided by fever?

• A)Fever increases the body's metabolism,producing more energy for healing tissues.
• B)Fever increases the inflammatory response.
• C)Fever prevents a person from becoming cold.
• D)Fever inhibits or decreases pathogen growth.
• E)Fever will increase the rate of cell division of immune cells.

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