Which Mechanism May Play a Role in Fever Development in an FNHTR

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which mechanism may play a role in fever development in an FNHTR?

• A) Release of pyrogens from transfused white blood cells
• B) The production of interleukin-6 by the complement system
• C) Synthesis of prostaglandins (PGE±) in hypothalamic cells by interleukin-6
• D) None of the above

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