Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Which of the following is released initially as an inflammatory response in man ?
A
Kinetins
B
Chitins
C
Cytokines
D
Cytokinins
Answer
Cytokines
Explanation
Solution
Cytokines (chemical messengers of immune cells) are low molecular weight proteins that stimulate or inhibit the differentiation, proliferation or function of immune cells. They are involved in the cell to cell communication . Kinds of cytokines include interleukins and interferons produced by lymphocytes.