Considering the hypothalamus, what is a fever produced by?
a. Endogenous pyrogens acting directly on the hypothalamus
b. Exogenous pyrogens acting directly on the hypothalamus
c. Immune complexes acting indirectly on the hypothalamus
d. Cytokines acting indirectly on the hypothalamus
Answer: a. Endogenous pyrogens acting directly on the hypothalamus
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