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Interferons and Antiviral Response

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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?

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?

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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of TLRs in cytokine release?

They bind to microbes or components of microbes, leading to cytokine release Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism by which cytokines act on other cells?

They bind to cell surface receptors and send signals Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of cytokines on the growth of blood cells?

They stimulate the growth of blood cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a cytokine?

Antibody Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of cytokines in acquired immunity?

They are key players in acquired immunity Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of cytokines?

They are small proteins Signup and view all the answers