Which regulatory protein is mismatched with its function?
A) Type I interferons-inhibit viral replication
B) interleukin-1-resets body's thermostat, resulting in fever
C) tumor necrosis factor-kills tumor cells
D) cytokines-secrete antibodies
E) Type II interferons-stimulate macrophages to destroy tumor cells

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cytokines are a broad category of small proteins important in cell signaling. They do not secrete antibodies themselves; rather, they can stimulate the cells that do, such as B cells. Antibodies are produced by B cells, not by cytokines directly.

Which Regulatory Protein Is Mismatched with Its Function