Asked by
Carter Lundstrom
on Oct 30, 2024Verified
Fever helps the body fight infection in which of the following ways?
A) Increased body temperature decreases phagocytosis.
B) Fever causes the creation of lysosomes.
C) Fever inhibits the growth of some microorganisms.
D) Fever reduces lymphocyte activity.
E) Fever increases capillary permeability.
Capillary Permeability
The ability of blood capillary walls to allow the passage of substances in and out, crucial for nutrient exchange and waste removal.
Lysosomes
Membrane-bound organelles in cells containing enzymes that break down waste materials and cellular debris.
Phagocytosis
A cellular process where a cell engulfs particles, bacteria, or other foreign bodies, enveloping them in a vesicle to be digested.
- Understand the basic components and functions of the immune system.
Verified Answer
AL
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic components and functions of the immune system.