_________________ Is Produced by Macrophages,is a Mediator of Inflammation,and May

question 32

Multiple Choice

_________________ is produced by macrophages,is a mediator of inflammation,and may help cause fever.

• A)Complement
• B)Lysozymes
• C)A major histocompatibility complex
• D)Interferon
• E)Tumor necrosis factor

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Definitions:

Lactate

A byproduct of anaerobic metabolism in tissues, often associated with strenuous exercise or metabolic dysregulation.

NADH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NADH) is the reduced form of NAD+ and plays a crucial role in energy metabolism, acting as an electron carrier in oxidative phosphorylation.

Citric Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA.

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that stores and transfers energy within cells, fueling various cellular processes.