Bone marrow stem cells and mast cells proliferate in response to
A)interleukin-1.
B)interleukin-2.
C)interleukin-3.
D)interleukin-4.

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Interleukin-3 is a cytokine that stimulates the proliferation and differentiation of bone marrow stem cells and mast cells. Interleukin-1 stimulates the production of cytokines and inflammatory responses, and is involved in other immune responses. Interleukin-2 stimulates the growth of T cells, and interleukin-4 plays a role in allergic responses and is produced by T cells and mast cells. However, only interleukin-3 directly stimulates the proliferation of bone marrow stem cells and mast cells.

Bone Marrow Stem Cells and Mast Cells Proliferate in Response