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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 recognize and bind to pathogens
- To produce antibodies against pathogens
- To directly kill infected cells
- To signal the immune system to respond to infection (correct)
Which of the following cells release cytokines when they encounter a pathogen?
Which of the following cells release cytokines when they encounter a pathogen?
- Only Neutrophils and Macrophages
- Only Lymphocytes and NK cells
- All of the above (correct)
- NK cells and Dendritic cells
What is the effect of cytokines on cancer cells?
What is the effect of cytokines on cancer cells?
- They have no effect on cancer cells
- They cause cancer cells to grow rapidly
- They send signals that can help make abnormal cells die (correct)
- They convert normal cells into cancer cells
What is an example of a cytokine that is involved in anti-cancer activity?
What is an example of a cytokine that is involved in anti-cancer activity?
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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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What is the mechanism by which cytokines act on other cells?
What is the mechanism by which cytokines act on other cells?
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What is the effect of cytokines on the growth of blood cells?
What is the effect of cytokines on the growth of blood cells?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a cytokine?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a cytokine?
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What is the role of cytokines in acquired immunity?
What is the role of cytokines in acquired immunity?
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What is the nature of cytokines?
What is the nature of cytokines?
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