Fever

Question 1

When do a fever occur?

Answer 1

when body temperature is re-set to a higher set point

Question 2

What does a fever result in?

Answer 2

elevated body temperature

Question 3

What does a fever provide for pathogens

Answer 3

a hostile environment

reproduce best under normal human conditions

Question 4

What does Elevated body temperature causes the liver and spleen to do?

Answer 4

take up iron, reducing the amount in the blood, and keeping it from fungi or bacteria, which need it for growth and metabolism

Question 5

What do Phagocytic cells when the temp rises

Answer 5

attack with greater vigour