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Why is blood a slightly higher temperature than typical body temperature?

O As bacteria and viruses are destroyed by leukocytes, they release bursts of heat
The bright red pigment of blood warms the internal proteins
O Blood pressure causes formed elements to bump into sides of blood vessels, resulting in friction and resistance
The excess mitochondria in red blood cells produce extra ATP

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As the bacteria and viruses are destroyed by leukocytes, they release bursts of heat.
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