A genetic mutation stops T cells and macrophages from producing cytokines. Which of the following immune compounds will not be produced?
A)Antibodies and antigens
B)Colony stimulating factors, interferons, interleukins, tumor necrosis factor
C)Autoantibodies and immunosuppressants
D)Histamine and leukotrienes

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Colony stimulating factors, interferons, interleukins, and tumor necrosis factor are all cytokines produced by T cells and macrophages. Therefore, if these cells are unable to produce cytokines due to a genetic mutation, these immune compounds will not be produced. Antibodies and antigens are not cytokines, so they will still be produced. Autoantibodies and immunosuppressants are not directly produced by T cells and macrophages, so they will still be produced. Histamine and leukotrienes are not cytokines and are produced by other cells in the immune system, so they will still be produced.

A Genetic Mutation Stops T Cells and Macrophages from Producing