Which of the Following Statements Concerning Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is FALSE?

• A) TNF can be secreted by macrophages.
• B) TNF may stimulate the inflammatory response.
• C) The release of large amounts of TNF brings down a high fever.
• D) TNF kills cancer cells.
• E) TNF can be secreted by lymphocytes.

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Definitions:

Approximate Pka

An estimate of the acid dissociation constant, which measures the strength of an acid in solution.

Major Organic Product

The primary organic compound resulting from a chemical reaction, especially in contexts where multiple products are possible but one is favored due to reaction conditions.

Stronger Acid

A substance with a higher ability to donate a proton (H+) compared to another acid, often measured by a lower pKa value.

Reagents

Substances or compounds that are added to a system in order to bring about a chemical reaction or are used to detect, measure, examine, or produce other substances.