Tumor necrosis factor a and interleukin-1 contribute to shock states because they induce production of
A) catecholamines.
B) clotting factors.
C) nitric oxide.
D) vasopressin.

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In septic shock,tumor necrosis factor-a,interleukin-1,and other inflammatory mediators induce vascular cells to produce excessive amounts of the vasodilator nitric oxide.Catecholamines are not produced by TNF-a and IL-1.The production of clotting factors is not induced by tumor necrosis factor-a and interleukin-1.Vasopressin production is not induced by TNF-a and IL-1.

Tumor Necrosis Factor a and Interleukin-1 Contribute to Shock States