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How do cytokines primarily act?
How do cytokines primarily act?
- By inducing non-specific gene expression
- Over long distances and long time spans
- Over short distances and short time spans (correct)
- By binding to non-specific membrane receptors
What is the most common form of cytokines?
What is the most common form of cytokines?
- Polymers
- Monomers (correct)
- Dimers
- Oligomers
How do cytokines initiate their actions?
How do cytokines initiate their actions?
- By non-specific gene expression induction
- By long-distance signaling
- By binding to specific membrane receptors (correct)
- By non-specific receptor binding
What is the typical range of concentration required for cytokine receptor binding?
What is the typical range of concentration required for cytokine receptor binding?
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How do cytokines act on target cells?
How do cytokines act on target cells?
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What is the most common way cytokines are produced?
What is the most common way cytokines are produced?
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