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Coagulation Process: Blood Clotting Mechanism

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What is the primary function of cytokines in the immune system?

To signal the immune system to respond to pathogens (correct)
To provide structural support to immune cells
To produce antibodies against pathogens
To regulate the body's temperature

Which of the following cells releases cytokines when encountering a pathogen?

Macrophages and Lymphocytes
Neutrophils and Macrophages (correct)
Neutrophils and T-cells
NK cells and Dendritic cells

What is the role of cytokines in cancer treatment?

To inhibit the immune system's response to cancer cells
To promote the death of abnormal cells and survival of normal cells (correct)
To enhance the growth of cancer cells
To reduce inflammation in cancer patients

Which of the following is an example of a cytokine?

Interferon (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do cytokines affect in the immune system?

The growth of all blood cells and immune cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of TLRs in cytokine release?

To bind to microbes and their components (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of cytokine?

Histamine (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which cells release cytokines in response to tumour cells?

NK cells and Lymphocytes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of cytokine signalling in cancer treatment?

Abnormal cells die and normal cells survive (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cytokines in inflammation?

To promote inflammation (B) Signup and view all the answers

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