Which of the following statements are true of a fever? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)
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.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A) True. A substance or pathogen that causes a fever is called a pyrogen.
B) True. A low fever may be beneficial in that it activates white blood cells and can help in fighting infections.
C) False. A pyrogen activates the heat loss mechanisms regulated by the hypothalamus.
D) False. A very high fever may cause brain damage due to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and increased metabolic demands, but not because carbohydrates become denatured.
E) True. Some chemicals produced as part of inflammation, such as interleukin-1, are endogenous pyrogens that can trigger a fever.
F) True. A higher body temperature can inhibit the growth and replication of some bacteria, thereby aiding in the immune response against infections.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of a Fever