The increase in the set point of body temperature that occurs during a fever is caused by the release of substances from________that affect the hypothalamic temperature set point.

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The increase in the set point of body temperature during a fever is caused by the release of pyrogens from white blood cells (and other cells), which affect the hypothalamic temperature set point, signaling the body to increase its temperature to fight off infection.

The Increase in the Set Point of Body Temperature That