Pyrogens influence fever by which of the following mechanisms of action?
A) inhibiting the firing of temperature-insensitive neurons
B) increasing the firing of cold-sensitive neurons
C) reducing the firing of warm-sensitive neurons
D) increasing the firing of warm-sensitive neurons.

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Pyrogens cause fever by reducing the firing of warm-sensitive neurons, which leads to an increase in the body's set point temperature, resulting in fever.

Pyrogens Influence Fever by Which of the Following Mechanisms of Action