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

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Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) released by phagocytes in response to endotoxin can lead to a decrease in blood pressure, which is a characteristic of septic shock.

In Response to the Presence of Endotoxin, Phagocytes Secrete Tumor