Which of the following statements concerning an endogenous pyrogen is incorrect?

a. It is a protein produced by the liver.
b. It is secreted by phagocytes at a site of inflammation.
c. It induces the development of fever.
d. An example is interleukin 1.
e. It is believed to cause the local release of prostaglandins within the hypothalamus.


A

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