Which of the following statements concerning tumor necrosis factors (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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TNF does not bring down a high fever; instead, it can induce fever as part of the inflammatory response.

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