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Which type of fever is characterized by alternating between periods of fever and normal temperature?
Which type of fever is characterized by alternating between periods of fever and normal temperature?
- Intermittent fever (correct)
- Relapsing fever
- Constant fever
- Remittent fever
At what time of the day is the highest body temperature usually reached?
At what time of the day is the highest body temperature usually reached?
- 10:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m.
- 6:00 a.m.
- 8:00 p.m. (correct)
Which factor can raise body temperature in women by about 0.3-0.6 degrees celsius at the time of ovulation?
Which factor can raise body temperature in women by about 0.3-0.6 degrees celsius at the time of ovulation?
- Stress
- Hormones (correct)
- Exercise
- Diurnal variations
What are elderly people, particularly those over 75, at risk of due to their body temperature regulation?
What are elderly people, particularly those over 75, at risk of due to their body temperature regulation?
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Which type of fever is characterized by febrile periods interspersed with periods of normal temperature?
Which type of fever is characterized by febrile periods interspersed with periods of normal temperature?
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What effect does hard or strenuous exercise have on body temperature?
What effect does hard or strenuous exercise have on body temperature?
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