Which Is True Regarding Pyrogens

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which is true regarding pyrogens?

• A) They can reset the temperature-regulating center in the hypothalamus and raise the body temperature.
• B) They break down tissue by autolysis, releasing digestive enzymes that first destroy the injured cells and then attack surrounding tissues.
• C) They act only within one tissue.
• D) They are particularly sensitive to chemicals released by other body cells or by pathogens.
• E) They make capillaries more permeable and speed up blood flow through the area within the damaged tissue.

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Definitions:

Maxilla

A pair of bones forming the upper jaw and part of the orbits surrounding the eyes, essential for facial structure.

Mastoid Process

A bony prominence located behind the ear on the skull that serves as a site of muscle attachment.

Trigeminal Nerve

The fifth nerve in the cranial region that handles sensory information from the head and face, as well as motor activities like chewing and biting.

Kyphosis

An exaggerated, forward rounding of the back, often seen in the upper back or thoracic spine, which can result from osteoporosis, spinal fractures, or other conditions.