Which of the Following Statements About Fever Is True

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about fever is true?

• A) It is a higher-than-normal body temperature that is always dangerous.
• B) It decreases the metabolic rate of the body to conserve energy.
• C) It is regulated by chemicals that reset the body's thermostat to a higher set point.
• D) It causes the liver to release large amounts of calcium, which seems to inhibit bacterial growth.
• E) It should always be controlled with fever-reducing drugs.

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