Considering the hypothalamus,a fever is produced by:
A) Endogenous pyrogens acting directly on the hypothalamus.
B) Exogenous pyrogens acting directly on the hypothalamus.
C) Immune complexes acting indirectly on the hypothalamus.
D) Cytokines acting indirectly on the hypothalamus.

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Little evidence suggests that exogenous pyrogens directly cause fever.Such pyrogens indirectly affect the hypothalamus through endogenous pyrogens released by cells of the host.Neither immune complexes nor cytokines are involved in the process.

Considering the Hypothalamus,a Fever Is Produced By