What statement best describes pyrogens?
A) Pyrogens interfere with the ability of bacteria or viruses to infect other cells.
B) Pyrogens cause the hypothalamic thermostat to reset to a higher range.
C) Pyrogens increase secretion of thymosin.
D) Pyrogens are potent vasodilators.

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Pyrogens are substances, typically produced by bacteria, that cause fever by signaling the hypothalamus to increase the body's temperature set point.

What Statement Best Describes Pyrogens