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Dominik [7]
3 years ago
12

Which best describes the purpose of a fever?

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2 answers:
boyakko [2]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

a defense mechanism of the body to avoid further entry of bacteria in the body and this is also to remind us that there is something wrong inside our body

Explanation:

8_murik_8 [283]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

to maintain homeostasis and aid the body while the human body fights off the pathogen.

Explanation:

the heat is letting you know that you are fighting something and if it weren't for the fever our bodies would be way out of wack.

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