Select the correct statement regarding the temperature response of the immune system.
A. When neutrophils encounter invading cells, they release immunoglobulin-1, which is carried to the brain by the circulatory system.
B. Fever contributes to the body's defenses by stimulating the liver and spleen to store glucose.
C. Fever contributes to the body's defenses by stimulating the maturation of B cells into plasma cells.
D. After binding to a pathogen, macrophages release interleukin-1, which stimulates neurons in the hypothalamus to raise the body's temperature, producing a fever.
E. Fevers between 99° and 100°F are often fatal.
Answer: D
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