Fever Is Induced at the Systemic Level by ________, Which

question 39

Multiple Choice

Fever is induced at the systemic level by ________, which is an endogenous pyrogen.

• A) CXCL8
• B) IL-12
• C) IL-6
• D) CCL2

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Definitions:

Control Groups

In experimental research, a group of subjects that does not receive the experimental treatment, serving as a comparison to evaluate the effect of the treatment.

Independent Variable

In an experiment, the independent variable is the factor that is manipulated to see if it causes a change in the outcome or dependent variable.

Nicotine

A stimulant and addictive substance found in tobacco, responsible for the habit-forming nature of tobacco use.

Placebo

A substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs or used to elicit a psychological benefit.