What would be the body's response if the hypothalamus detected pyrogens?
A. An increase in body temperature set point
B. Mobilization of lymphocytes from the bone marrow
C. Increased sweating to lower body temperature
D. Complement inhibition
Answer: A. An increase in body temperature set point
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A) vasodilation in skeletal muscle and vasoconstriction in viscera. B) vasoconstriction only. C) vasodilation only. D) vasoconstriction in skeletal muscle and vasodilation in viscera.
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A. anterior B. lateral C. posterior
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a) it can damage renal tubular walls b) it can cause hypoxia of renal medullary tissue c) it can rupture glomerular capillaries d) it can decrease renal blood flow
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A. Angiotensin II B. Atrial natriuretic factor C. ACTH D. Vasopressin E. Insulin