Fever Chills: The Body's Trickery

Fever Chills: The Body's Trickery

The sensation of getting chills during a fever isn't due to physical coldness. Instead, it's the brain's response to fighting off an infection by raising the body's temperature. This elevated temperature tricks the body into perceiving that it's too cold, leading to chills as the body attempts to generate additional heat.

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