Released by cells as part of the nonspecific, second line of defense against infection, interferon functions in
A) interfering with the replication of extracellular bacteria.
B) inhibiting replication of viruses in cells infected with them.
C) preventing viruses from adhering to the cell surface and injecting their genetic material.
D) is a cytokine that blocks replication of virally infected cells.
E) more than one of these.
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A)
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Q11: The function of kallikrein is to
A) activate
Q12: Interleukin-6
A) functions as an endogenous pyrogen.
B) stimulates
Q14: _ nonspecifically cause virus-infected cells to lyse.
A)
Q15: Lymphoid tissue
A) stores lymphocytes.
B) processes lymphocytes.
C) includes
Q16: _ is a hormone responsible for maintaining
Q17: Which of the following statements is NOT
Q18: The specificity of an antibody for its
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