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MirandaLo

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An infant develops a fever secondary to a bacterial infection. Which of the following most likely triggered the fever?
 
  a. Interleukin-1
  b. Interleukin-6
  c. Interleukin-10
  d. Interferons (IFNs)

Question 2

A 54-year-old male intravenous (IV) drug user is diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C. Testing re-vealed that he is a candidate for treatment. Which of the following could be used to treat his condition?
 
  a. Interleukin-1
  b. Interleukin-6
  c. Interleukin-10
  d. INFs


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meganlapinski

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Interleukin-1 is responsible for fever production. Interleukin-6 stimulates growth and differentia-tion of blood cells. Interleukin-10 helps decrease the immune response. INFs are members of a family of cytokines that protect against viral infections.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
INFs are members of a family of cytokines that protect against viral infections. Interleukin-1 is responsible for fever production. Interleukin-6 stimulates growth and differentiation of blood cells. Interleukin-10 helps decrease the immune response.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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