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What effect does increased body temperature have when we are sick? why do we get a fever?
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Cytokines: Fever is beneficial to the body in fighting infections. Cells involved in inflammation produce mediators that reset the thermostat in the hypothalamus to a higher level.
Answered 6/11/2012
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