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1
Q

Which cytokines stimulate secretion of acute phase proteins like fibrinogen?

A

Il-1
IL-6
TNF-alpha

2
Q

Bradykinin

A

vasodilation
Increased permeability of vessels
mediates pain
smooth muscle contraction!

3
Q

Leukotriene B4

A

neutrophil migration

4
Q

Platelet activating factor

A

vasoconstriction
platelet stimulation
Leukocyte adhesion

5
Q

thromboxane A2

A

platelet aggregation and vasoconstriction

6
Q

IL-12

A

stimulates natural killer cells and Thelper cells to secrete IFN-y

7
Q

Interferon-alpha

A

antiviral/antitumor activity

8
Q

IL-3

A

Stimulates immature T cells in bone marrow to mature

9
Q

Which cytokines are responsible for SIRS?

A

TNF-a
IL-1
IL-6