Pyrogens Are Produced by Phagocytic White Blood Cells in Response

question 60

Multiple Choice

Pyrogens are produced by phagocytic white blood cells in response to infection. Pyrogens

• A) increase the concentration of iron in the blood.
• B) are the chemicals that triggers an inflammatory response.
• C) relax the smooth muscle of arterioles delivering blood to the site of infection.
• D) kill bacteria by digesting their cell walls.
• E) initiate an increase in body temperature.

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