Fever is
A. a special case of hyperthermia in which body temperature rises in response to an elevated set point, typically in response to infection.
B. a special case of hypothermia in which body temperature falls to protect the core from infection.
C. due to exposure to heat.
D. a result of inflammation.
Answer: A
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