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Compounds released by WBCs, which raise the body's temperature, are known as
Compounds released by WBCs, which raise the body's temperature, are known as
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The correct option is B Pyrogens
When your body temperature rises because of an infection, it's called a fever. Fevers are caused by chemicals called pyrogens flowing in the bloodstream. Pyrogens make their way to the hypothalamus in the brain, which is in charge of regulating body temperature. So, the correct option is "C" (Pyrogens).
When your body temperature rises because of an infection, it's called a fever. Fevers are caused by chemicals called pyrogens flowing in the bloodstream. Pyrogens make their way to the hypothalamus in the brain, which is in charge of regulating body temperature. So, the correct option is "C" (Pyrogens).
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