Which of the following pairs is not an example of a cytokine and its function?

A) tumor necrosis factors: induce inflammation and kills tumor cells
B) interleukins: regulate inflammation, fever, T cell development, and innate and adaptive immune responses
C) interferons: produced by virus-infected cells to signal neighboring cells to mount antiviral defenses
D) chemokines: recruit white blood cells to areas of injury or infection
E) eicosanoids: promote the replication and gathering of leukocytes


Answer: E

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