Asked by Taylor Schmidt on May 07, 2024
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Which of the following cytokines is mismatched?
A) Perforin - makes a hole in target cell membranes
B) Alpha interferon - prevents viral replication
C) Lymphotoxin - costimulator of T cells
D) Interleukin 4 - plays a role in allergic reactions
E) TNF - activates macrophages and promotes fever
Perforin
A protein secreted by natural killer cells and cytotoxic T lymphocytes to kill cells by forming pores in their membranes.
Alpha Interferon
A type of protein produced by the body's immune system, used in the treatment of various infections and diseases, including some types of cancer.
Lymphotoxin
A cytokine produced by certain lymphocytes that can induce cell death and has a role in immune response.
- Understand the roles of various cytokines in the immune response.
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Arman SuleimenovMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Lymphotoxin is primarily known for its role in inducing apoptosis in target cells, not as a costimulator of T cells.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the roles of various cytokines in the immune response.