Fever is considered a defense mechanism because it
A) inactivates (kills) some viruses.
B) speeds up the rate of phagocytosis.
C) reduces the iron level in the blood, thereby retarding the growth of some bacteria.
D) kills some bacteria.
E) All answers are correct.

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Fevers protect us by either speeding up the rate of infection-fighting reactions or by cooking pathogens.

Fever Is Considered a Defense Mechanism Because It