Fever ________

A) production is regulated by chemicals that reset the body's thermostat to a higher setting
B) decreases the metabolic rate of the body to conserve energy
C) is a higher-than-normal body temperature that is always dangerous
D) causes the liver to release large amounts of iron, which seems to inhibit bacterial replication


A

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