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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The release of large amounts of TNF typically induces fever rather than reducing it. TNF is a pro-inflammatory cytokine that can cause fever as part of the inflammatory response.

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