Considering the hypothalamus, what is a fever 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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Exogenous pyrogens indirectly affect the hypothalamus through the release of endogenous pyrogens by cells of the host, however; a number of cytokines have been identified as endogenous pyrogens and these act directly on the hypothalamus. Neither immune complexes nor cytokines are involved in the process.

Considering the Hypothalamus, What Is a Fever Produced By