Which of the Following Statements About Fever Is True

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about fever is true?

A) It is a higher-than-normal body temperature that is always dangerous.
B) It decreases the metabolic rate of the body to conserve energy.
C) It is regulated by chemicals that reset the body's thermostat to a higher set point.
D) It causes the liver to release large amounts of calcium, which seems to inhibit bacterial growth.
E) It should always be controlled with fever-reducing drugs.