Question

multiple choice question
a fever reducing agent is called a(n) ______

antipyretic
antihistamine
agglutinin

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Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Antipyretic: Defined as a substance that reduces fever (pyrexia).
• Antihistamine: Used to counteract histamine effects (e.g., allergies), not fever reduction.
• Agglutinin: A substance causing agglutination (clumping of cells), unrelated to fever.

Thus, the correct term for a fever - reducing agent is antipyretic.

Answer:

A. antipyretic