MCQ
Substances which the bring body temperature down are known as:
- ✓Antipyretics
- BAnalagin
- CAntibiotics
- DHypnotics
✓
Answer
Correct option: A.
Antipyretics
Antipyretics are substances that reduce fever. Antipyretics cause the hypothalamus to override an interleukin$-$induced increase in temperature.
The body then works to lower the temperature, resulting in a reduction of fever.
The body then works to lower the temperature, resulting in a reduction of fever.
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