It is correct to say that cytokines serve to bridge the innate and adaptive immune responses. This is because the synthesis of cytokines can be induced by microbial and nonmicrobial stimuli, while the action of cytokines can stimulate cells that participate in active immune responses. 

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


True

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