Chemokines produced by activated macrophages include
A) CXCL8.
B) TNF-α.
C) interleukin-4.
D) interleukin-5.

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CXCL8, also known as interleukin-8 (IL-8), is a chemokine produced by activated macrophages.

Answer: B 
 TNF-α (tumor necrosis factor alpha) is not a chemokine but rather a cytokine that is also produced by activated macrophages.

Answer: C and D 
 Interleukin-4 and interleukin-5 are cytokines produced by T-helper type 2 (Th2) cells, not by activated macrophages.

Chemokines Produced by Activated Macrophages Include