Question

Faster breathing in high fever is due to

• A. An additional requirement of oxygen for invader germs
• B. A high temperature of the body
• C. Mental worry of patient
• D. Loss of appetite

Answer 1

The correct option is B

A high temperature of the body

The correct option is (B) :

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Due to high temperature, there is an increase in metabolism in the body
2. This increased metabolism demands oxygen from the tissue cells which is fulfilled by the heart contracting more and frequently.
3. The increased breathing also helps to decrease the temperature during fever.

Final answer: Faster breathing in high fever is due to the high temperature of the body.