During the inflammatory response, when macrophages begin phagocytosis they trigger the release of _____, which stimulate the _____ to increase body temperature

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Prostaglandins are released by macrophages during phagocytosis and stimulate the hypothalamus to raise body temperature, leading to a fever. Acute-phase proteins are also released during the inflammatory response, but they do not directly trigger a fever. The pineal gland plays a role in regulating circadian rhythms but is not directly involved in the inflammatory response or fever. Prostaglandins released by macrophages during phagocytosis stimulate the hypothalamus to increase body temperature.

During the Inflammatory Response, When Macrophages Begin Phagocytosis They Trigger