IL-1 and TNF a during inflammation are secreted by______________?
Correct answer: B. Activated macrophages
- A. Plasma cells
- B. Activated macrophages
- C. Lymphocytes
- D. Platelet
Explanation
Activated macrophages release IL-1 and TNF-α, which promote fever, endothelial activation and other features of acute inflammation. Plasma cells produce antibodies, whereas lymphocytes are not the main source of these two inflammatory cytokines.
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