Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 15 - Innate Immunity - Questions For Review - Matching - 1 - Page 470: 3

Answer

B

Work Step by Step

Fever is a part of the body’s second line of defense. Fever is defined by a body temperature that is above 37 degrees Celsius. Fever augments the beneficial effects of inflammation, but also has unpleasant side effects, such as malaise, body aches, and tiredness.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.