Systemic responses to infection
A)Are mediated by cytokines such as IL-1 and tumor necrosis factor
B)Include resetting the body's "thermostat," so that body temperature is maintained lower than normal
C)Include secretion of iron and zinc into the blood by the liver
D)Both are mediated by cytokines such as IL-1 and tumor necrosis factor and include resetting the body's "thermostat," so that body temperature is maintained lower than normal are correct
E)Both are mediated by cytokines such as IL-1 and tumor necrosis factor and include secretion of iron and zinc into the blood by the liver are correct

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Cytokines like IL-1 and tumor necrosis factor play a crucial role in mediating systemic responses to infection. They can induce fever by resetting the body's thermostat to a higher temperature, not lower. Additionally, during infection, the liver sequesters iron and zinc, rather than secreting them into the blood, to limit bacterial growth.

Systemic Responses to Infection