In response to the presence of endotoxin, phagocytes secrete tumor necrosis factor. This causes
A) a decrease in blood pressure.
B) a aram- negative infection.
C) an increase in red blood cells.
D) the disease to subside.
E) a fever.

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Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) released by phagocytes in response to endotoxin can lead to vasodilation and increased vascular permeability, resulting in a decrease in blood pressure.

In Response to the Presence of Endotoxin, Phagocytes Secrete Tumor