Chemical Signaling Molecules,such as Interleukins and Interferons,secreted by White Blood

question 11

Multiple Choice

Chemical signaling molecules,such as interleukins and interferons,secreted by white blood cells are called ______.  

• A) histamines
• B) neutrophils
• C) hormones
• D) cytokines
• E) complement

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Definitions:

Histone Proteins

Proteins that package and order DNA into structural units called nucleosomes, playing a key role in gene regulation.

Eusocial

Describes a complex social structure in certain species, where there is a division of labor between reproductive and non-reproductive individuals, cooperative care of young, and overlapping generations.

Foraging

The behavior of animals seeking and obtaining food resources in their environment.

Laying Eggs

The process by which female animals produce and deposit eggs into the environment or onto a substrate, a common reproductive strategy in many species.