Select the true statement about the difference between the actions of interleukin-2 (Proleukin) and that of colony stimulating factors (CSF).
A. Interleukin-2 stimulates the bone marrow to increase the production of macrophages, whereas CSFs stimulate the production of B-cells and T-cells.
B. Interleukin-2 stimulates B-cell production of antibodies and killer T-cell activity, whereas CSFs stimulate the bone marrow to increase the production of macrophages and granulocytes.
C. Interleukin-2 stimulates the bone marrow to increase the production of macrophages, whereas CSFs stimulate the production of helper T-cells.
D. Interleukin-2 stimulates B-cell production of antibodies and killer T-cell activity, whereas CSFs stimulate the production of helper T-cells.
Answer: B
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