Substances which the bring body temperature down are known as:

Antipyretics

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Antibiotics

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The correct option is A Antipyretics
Antipyretics are substances that reduce fever. Antipyretics cause the hypothalamus to override an interleukin-induced increase in temperature. The body then works to lower the temperature, resulting in a reduction of fever.

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