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Which of the Following Statements Are True of a Fever

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Which of the following statements are true of a fever (Select all that apply) ?


A) A substance or pathogen that causes a fever is a pyrogen.
B) A low fever may be beneficial in that WBCs become more active.
C) A pyrogen activates the heat gain mechanisms regulated by the thalamus.
D) A very high fever may cause brain damage because carbohydrates become denatured.
E) Some chemicals produced as part of inflammation are endogenous pyrogens.
F) A fever may be beneficial in that a higher temperature inhibits some bacteria.

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