Cells of the immune system influence CNS and endocrine activity by __________.

a. increasing circulating thyroid hormone levels during immune response
b. stimulating cell and tissue metabolism
c. secreting endorphins and thymus hormones
d. performing all of the listed actions


Ans: d. performing all of the listed actions

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