This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous (Pharmacology), Subject name: Pharmacology
Fever increases the basal metabolic rate about ---for each 1 Degree raise in bodv temperature 
Select and explain. 
A. 3%, B. 7%, C. 10%, D. 20%
B: 7%
Answer: B: 7% 
Explanation: (B) 7%# During sleep, the rate falls about 10% below that of waking levels.> Fever increases the metabolic rate about 7% for each degree rise in body temperature.