Which Cytokine Released by Macrophages Acts on the Hypothalamus to Raise

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which cytokine released by macrophages acts on the hypothalamus to raise the body temperature during fever?

• A)Interleukin-1
• B)Interleukin-2
• C)Interleukin-4
• D)Gamma interferon
• E)Perforin

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