A fever is an abnormal elevation of the body temperature. a low to moderate fever, when allowed to run its course, can be ______
______ . fever can ____________ interferon activity. fever can also ____________ tissue repair. lastly, fever will inhibit the ____________ of bacteria and viruses.
A fever is an abnormal elevation of the body temperature. A low to moderate fever, when a low to moderate fever, when allowed to run its course, can be beneficial. fever can promote interferon activity. Fever can also accelerate tissue repair. lastly, fever will inhibit the reproduction of bacteria and viruses. It is important to note that fever is not an illness, however, it is a symptom, or sign that your body is fighting an illness or infection. Fever stimulates the body's defenses, sending white blood cells and other "fighter" cells to fight and destroy the cause of the infection.