Interleukins (aka: cytokines) perform all of the

following functions EXCEPT
a. stimulate inflammation.
b. directly kill pathogens.
c. stimulate T and B cell proliferation.
d. activate natural killer cells.
e. stimulate fever.


Answer: b

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