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What is the primary function of cytokines in the immune system?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is an example of a cytokine?
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What do cytokines affect in the immune system?
What do cytokines affect in the immune system?
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What is the role of TLRs in cytokine release?
What is the role of TLRs in cytokine release?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of cytokine?
Which of the following is NOT a type of cytokine?
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Which cells release cytokines in response to tumour cells?
Which cells release cytokines in response to tumour cells?
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What is the outcome of cytokine signalling in cancer treatment?
What is the outcome of cytokine signalling in cancer treatment?
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What is the primary function of cytokines in inflammation?
What is the primary function of cytokines in inflammation?
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