Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

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Chapter 23 - The Respiratory System - Figure 23.20 - Page 869: 1

Answer

Oxygen is more available to cells when has a fever.

Work Step by Step

This is because in fever the temperature rises and metabolic rate is increased. Consequently the waste products of carbon dioxide and lactic acid are released into the blood stream in increased amounts. The known effect of the increase in acidity is a fall in serum pH and an increase in oxygen dissociation.
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