Which statement concerning 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.

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Endogenous pyrogen is not an acute-phase protein produced by the liver. It is a pyrogenic cytokine (or fever-inducing cytokine) that is secreted by phagocytes at a site of inflammation. It is also known as leukocyte endogenous mediator and interleukin 1.

Which Statement Concerning Endogenous Pyrogen Is INCORRECT