Which of the following statements applies to fever?
A) Viral infection is usually present.
B) Heat-loss mechanisms have been stimulated.
C) It is caused by a signal to the thalamus.
D) It results from release of pyrogens into the circulation.

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Fever is typically caused by the release of pyrogens into the circulation, which then act on the hypothalamus to raise the body's temperature set point.

Which of the Following Statements Applies to Fever