Which physiological change is most characteristic of fever in a domestic animal?
Correct answer: A. A rise in hypothalamic temperature set point
- A. A rise in hypothalamic temperature set point
- B. A fall in hypothalamic temperature set point
- C. A permanent loss of heat production
- D. A complete stoppage of sweating
Explanation
During fever, pyrogens raise the hypothalamic set point, so the animal responds as if its current temperature is too low. Shivering and peripheral vasoconstriction may occur during the rising phase. A lowered set point is associated with hypothermia, not fever.
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