For the former North American league, see A-League (1995â2004). The A-League is a professional men's soccer league run by Football Federation Australia (FFA). At the top of the Australian league system, it is the country's primary competition for the sport. The A-League was established in 2004 as a successor to the National Soccer League (NSL) and competition commenced in August 2005. The league is currently contested by ten teams; nine based in Australia and one based in New Zealand.
Fever Facts. In response to an infection, illness, or some other cause, the hypothalamus may reset the body to a higher temperature. Although the most common causes of fever are common infections such as colds and gastroenteritis, other causes include: 1  Infections of the ear, lung, skin, throat, bladder, or kidney. 2  Conditions that cause inflammation. 3  Side effects of drugs.
Body temperature tends to increase as a result of exercise, fever, or an increase in environmental temperature. Homeostasisis maintained by the loss of excess heat. The blood vessels (arterioles) in the dermisdilate and allow more blood to flow through the skin, thus transferring heat from deeper tissues to the skin.