Question

what are the symptoms of loss of temperature control during a high fever and explain why these symptoms occur based on enzyme function and cell signaling effects that are dependent on temperature.

Answer 1

• The cardinal symptoms associated with the loss of temperature control include, shivering, shallow breathing, weak pulse, drowsiness, confusion and mumbling.
• Sometimes loss of consciousness is also seen (in hyperthermia).
• During fever, there is an increment in the in the levels of liver enzymes, creatine kinase, and white blood cells count along with low serum iron.
• In fever, an increase in body temperature disrupts activity of some enzyme.
• Synthesis of some enzyme is stimulated, while, the activity of many enzymes is diminished.
• The temperature above 37 degree Celsius is not suitable for enzyme activity