Fever is activated by which thermoregulatory mechanism?
A) The body's thermostat is adjusted to a lower temperature.
B) Temperature is raised above the set point.
C) Bacteria directly stimulate peripheral thermogenesis.
D) The body's thermostat is reset to a higher level.

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Fever is activated by the body's thermostat being reset to a higher level, causing the body to generate and retain heat, resulting in a raised temperature above the set point. This response is often triggered by the presence of an infection or other foreign invader.

Fever Is Activated by Which Thermoregulatory Mechanism