Which of the following statements concerning an endogenous pyrogen is incorrect?
A) It is an acute-phase protein produced by the liver.
B) It is secreted by phagocytes at a site of inflammation.
C) It induces the development of fever.
D) It is the same as or closely related to leukocyte endogenous mediator and interleukin 1.
E) It is believed to cause the local release of prostaglandins within the hypothalamus.
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