All of the following pertain to fever EXCEPT that it
A)accelerates microbial growth by increasing iron absorption from the digestive tract.
B)stimulates T lymphocyte activity.
C)is caused by interleukin-1 and TNF-alpha coming into contact with the hypothalamus.
D)intensifies the effect of antiviral interferons.
E)can be initiated by specific types of pathogens.

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Fever actually inhibits microbial growth by creating an environment that is less conducive to their survival. Increasing iron absorption from the digestive tract would have the opposite effect.

All of the Following Pertain to Fever EXCEPT That It