In Response to the Presence of Endotoxin, Phagocytes Secrete Tumor

question 17

Multiple Choice

In response to the presence of endotoxin, phagocytes secrete tumor necrosis factor. This causes

• A) A fever.
• B) A decrease in blood pressure.
• C) The disease to subside.
• D) A gram- negative infection.
• E) None of the above.

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Definitions:

Oxidized

Describes a process where an atom, molecule, or ion loses electrons, often associated with a gain of oxygen or loss of hydrogen in chemical reactions.

Photophosphorylation

The production of ATP in photosynthesis.

ATP Synthesis

The metabolic process by which cells produce ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the primary molecule used by cells for energy transfer.

ADP Phosphorylation

The process of adding a phosphate group to adenosine diphosphate (ADP) to form adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a key step in cellular energy transfer.