The body is responding to fight off the bacteria. The body is releasing waste material from the bacteria. The body is producing hormones to kill the infection. The body is reducing the blood supply to the infection site.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: Which best explains why a person infected with bacteria may have a fever?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- The body is responding to fight off the bacteria.
- The body is releasing waste material from the bacteria.
- The body is producing hormones to kill the infection.
- The body is reducing the blood supply to the infection site.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

The body is responding to fight off the bacteria.