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In fever breathing rateA. IncreaseB. DecreaseC. StopD. None of the above

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In fever, the breathing rate increases.

When a person has a fever, the body's temperature rises due to the activation of the immune system to fight off infections. This increase in temperature also raises the body's metabolic rate, meaning cells require more oxygen and produce more carbon dioxide. To meet this increased demand for oxygen and to eliminate excess carbon dioxide efficiently, the respiratory rate (breathing rate) increases.

Correct answer: A. Increase