The hypothalamus
A)is the body's thermostat.
B)can be affected by pyrogens.
C)is involved in thermoregulation.
D)All of the above are true.

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The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating body temperature and acts as the body's thermostat by responding to changes in temperature and initiating appropriate responses to maintain a stable body temperature. It can also be affected by pyrogens, such as those produced during an infection, which can raise body temperature. Therefore, all of the above statements are true.

The Hypothalamus