Select the incorrect statement regarding the temperature response of the immune system. A)When macrophages encounter invading cells,they release interleukin-1,which is carried to the brain by the circulatory system. B)Interleukin-1 is a pyrogen,which can cause the neurons in the hypothalamus to raise the body's temperature,producing a fever. C)Fever contributes to the body's defenses by stimulating phagocytosis. D)Fevers above 105^$\circ$ F can be fatal. E)Fevers cause the liver and spleen to store sodium and potassium which bacteria need for their growth and metabolism.

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The incorrect statement is E) Fevers cause the liver and spleen to store sodium and potassium which bacteria need for their growth and metabolism. This statement is not true. In fact, during a fever, the liver and spleen release iron and zinc, which are essential for the immune system, and not sodium and potassium, which are not essential nutrients for bacteria.

Select the Incorrect Statement Regarding the Temperature Response of the Immune