The Inflammatory Response Will Sometimes Produce a Fever

question 34

Multiple Choice

The inflammatory response will sometimes produce a fever.Why is fever considered a defense mechanism?

• A) Fever slows the body's metabolism.
• B) Fever decreases the inflammatory response.
• C) Fever prevents a person from becoming cold.
• D) Fever inhibits or decreases pathogen growth.
• E) Fever stimulates antibody production.

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