During infection, the body's temperature rises because:
A)Additional cell metabolism is required to fight infection
B)People use hot water bottles
C)There is a metabolic dysfunction caused by the infection
D)The body is responding to antibiotics

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During an infection, the cells of the body (in particular, white blood cells) are sent to the area of infection in order fight it off. Although the rise in temperature can be uncomfortable, it is a normal function of the human body as it works to rid itself of the infection.

During Infection, the Body's Temperature Rises Because