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

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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 Necrosis