Fever Helps the Body Fight Infection in Which of the Following

Question

Fever helps the body fight infection in which of the following ways?
A) Increased body temperature decreases phagocytosis.
B) Fever causes the creation of lysosomes.
C) Fever inhibits the growth of some microorganisms.
D) Fever reduces lymphocyte activity.
E) Fever increases capillary permeability.

Accepted Answer

Fever inhibits the growth of some microorganisms by creating an environment that is less favorable for their proliferation. Many pathogens have optimal growth temperatures close to the human body's normal temperature, so an increase can slow their growth or kill them.