Question

Fever is a defence mechanism against pathogens.

• A. False
• B. True

Answer 1

The correct option is B

True

Fever can be defined as any increase in body temperature above its normal level. It is thought to be a symptom but it is not a symptom, it is actually a defence mechanism against pathogens. The rise in body temperature, when the toxins from the pathogen are released, reduces the rate of multiplication of pathogens and increase the rate of phagocytosis.