Gram-Negative Septic Shock Results from the Following Events

question 38

Multiple Choice

Gram-negative septic shock results from the following events. What is the second step?

• A) Phagocytes ingest gram-negative bacteria.
• B) LPS is released from gram-negative bacteria.
• C) Body temperature is reset in the hypothalamus.
• D) IL-1 is released.
• E) Fever occurs.

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