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What determines the susceptibility of a target cell to a particular cytokine?
What determines the susceptibility of a target cell to a particular cytokine?
- Alteration of gene expression
- Specific membrane receptors (correct)
- Secretion by immune cells
- Low-molecular-weight proteins
Which type of action do cytokines exert when binding to receptors on target cells in close proximity to the producer cell?
Which type of action do cytokines exert when binding to receptors on target cells in close proximity to the producer cell?
- Endocrine action
- Paracrine action (correct)
- Pleiotropic action
- Synergistic action
In what way do cytokines regulate the intensity and duration of the immune response?
In what way do cytokines regulate the intensity and duration of the immune response?
- By reducing the secretion of antibodies
- By stimulating activation and proliferation (correct)
- By inhibiting gene expression
- By altering stem cell function
What is the mode of action called when a cytokine binds to receptors on target cells in distant parts of the body?
What is the mode of action called when a cytokine binds to receptors on target cells in distant parts of the body?
Which cell type is NOT mentioned as a source of cytokines in the provided text?
Which cell type is NOT mentioned as a source of cytokines in the provided text?
What pathway do cytokines trigger upon binding to specific receptors on target cells?
What pathway do cytokines trigger upon binding to specific receptors on target cells?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of cytokines?
Which of the following is a therapeutic use of cytokines?
In what condition is GM-CSF helpful according to the text?
In what condition is GM-CSF helpful according to the text?
Which of the following diseases involves the modification of the immune response using cytokines during organ transplantation?
Which of the following diseases involves the modification of the immune response using cytokines during organ transplantation?
In which condition might cytokines be used to increase the number of neutrophils to overcome infectious hazards?
In which condition might cytokines be used to increase the number of neutrophils to overcome infectious hazards?
What is a common therapeutic use of cytokines according to the text?
What is a common therapeutic use of cytokines according to the text?
Which family of cytokine receptors includes ligands such as IL-2, IL-4, and IL-6?
Which family of cytokine receptors includes ligands such as IL-2, IL-4, and IL-6?
Which cytokine receptor family is also known as the interferon receptor family?
Which cytokine receptor family is also known as the interferon receptor family?
Which family of cytokine receptors has ligands that include TNF-α, TNF-β, and CD40?
Which family of cytokine receptors has ligands that include TNF-α, TNF-β, and CD40?
Which type of cytokine receptor belongs to the Immunoglobulin superfamily?
Which type of cytokine receptor belongs to the Immunoglobulin superfamily?
The Chemokine receptor family has ligands such as:
The Chemokine receptor family has ligands such as:
'Granulocyte-monocyte colony stimulating factor' is associated with which cytokine receptor?
'Granulocyte-monocyte colony stimulating factor' is associated with which cytokine receptor?
