Cytokines function by
A) acting as messengers for growth and activity of other cells.
B) poisoning and killing invading cells.
C) digesting invading cells.
D) acting as messengers for growth and activity of other cells and poisoning and killing invading cells.
E) acting as messengers for growth and activity of other cells, poisoning and killing invading cells, and digesting invading cells.

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Cytokines are signaling proteins that act as messengers to initiate growth, differentiation, and activation of immune cells. They play a critical role in regulating the immune response and maintaining immune system homeostasis. While some cytokines do have the ability to directly kill or digest invading cells, this is not their primary function.

Cytokines Function by