How does pathogen infection result in the occurrence of fevers in a host?

Group of answer choices

The pathogens break down the host's hypothalmus.

Pyrogens produced by the pathogen alter the host thermostat.

The interaction between PAMPs and PRPs causes a respiratory burst.

Edema caused by the pathogen raises the body temperature.

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Adolfo

Biology

8 September, 03:27

How does pathogen infection result in the occurrence of fevers in a host?

Group of answer choices

The pathogens break down the host's hypothalmus.

Pyrogens produced by the pathogen alter the host thermostat.

The interaction between PAMPs and PRPs causes a respiratory burst.

Edema caused by the pathogen raises the body temperature.

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Simone Oneal · Answer 1

Pyrogens produced by the pathogen alter the host thermostat.

Karina Stanley · Answer 2

Pathogen infection result in the occurrence of fevers in a host because B: Pyrogens produced by the pathogen alter the host thermostat.

Explanation:

Infection occurs when virus or bacteria enters our body. They can enter through eyes, mouth, nose or even skin. Then, they multiply very rapidly and crowd the host's tissues and causes disrupt in the normal functioning of the host's body.

Certain infections may lead to production of a chemical called pyrogens, which effect the thermostat setting of Hypothalamus, which is a small region of the brain, and elevates the temperature of the body and causes fever.