A Sample of John's Blood Shows a High Level of Pyrogens

question 138

Multiple Choice

A sample of John's blood shows a high level of pyrogens. This would indicate that John

• A) is feeling achy.
• B) is producing T lymphocytes.
• C) has a sore throat.
• D) is running a fever.
• E) has swollen lymph nodes.

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