Some pathogens produce toxins which function as (histamines/prostaglandins/pyrogens) to cause fever

What will be an ideal response?


pyrogens

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A. RNA-Seq B. Western blotting C. ChIP-Seq D. epigenetic immunoprecipitation E. immunofluorescence

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The central nervous system of vertebrate animals consists of

A. the brain. B. the spinal cord. C. all nerves in the body. D. nerves originating at sensory receptors. E. the brain and spinal cord.

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What is the function of the RNA molecules?

a. add surface area for chemical reactions b. store peroxide to detoxify the cytoplasm c. participate in protein synthesis d. maintain the nuclear membrane

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Septic shock due to gram-positive bacteria is caused by

a. A-B toxins. b. Lipid A. c. Membrane-disrupting toxins. d. Superantigens. e. Erythrogenic toxin.

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