Which cytokine is primarily responsible for inducing fever during infection?

Which cytokine is primarily responsible for

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AInterferon-gamma
BTumor necrosis factor-beta
CInterleukin-10
DInterleukin-1

✓ Correct answer: D. Interleukin-1 Interleukin-1 is a key pyrogen that acts on the hypothalamus to increase body temperature during infection, helping to create an unfavorable environment for pathogens.

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