In response to tissue damage and infection,circulating proteins called pyrogens
A)cause inflammation.
B)produce a fever.
C)activate complement.
D)opsonize pathogens.
E)activate antibodies.

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Pyrogens are a type of circulating protein that can enter the hypothalamus and cause an increase in body temperature, resulting in a fever. This fever response can help combat infection by slowing down the growth and reproduction of some pathogens.

In Response to Tissue Damage and Infection,circulating Proteins Called Pyrogens