Question

Describe how fever is initiated in response to invasion by pathogens and explain its value for protection against pathogens.

Accepted Answer

Fever:When infected, cytokines stimulate hypothalamus to reset thermostat and temperature increasesMost pathogens reproduce best at or below 37*C - higher temp inhibits reproductionSpecific immune system works faster at higher temp

Front	Describe how fever is initiated in response to invasion by pathogens and explain its value for protection against pathogens.
Back	Fever: When infected, cytokines stimulate hypothalamus to reset thermostat and temperature increases Most pathogens reproduce best at or below 37C - higher temp inhibits reproduction* Specific immune system works faster at higher temp

Pathogens Higher Temp Describe Fever Initiated Response Invasion