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Host cells release interferons. They are made and released by the host cells because of the presence of different pathogens and bacteria.
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∙ 12y agoA cell that releases interferon is signaling other cells that it has been infected by a virus. Interferon is used for cell-cell communication.
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∙ 12y agogenerally host cells (cells wich are under the attack of microbes) secrete interferons. interferones trigger the immune response by activating macrophages and Helper T cells.
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Interferons are a body cell's defense against?
viruses and tumor cells
What hormone does beta cells secrete and why?
They secrete hormone insulin.It regulates glucose level of body.
What small protein secreted by virus containing cells?
interferon
Is an organ a group of specialized cells that secrete fluids used in elsewhere in the body?
False, that is a gland.
What do Type 2 alveolar cells secrete?
secrete surfactant
Interferons are a body cell's defense against?
viruses and tumor cells
What types of cells are involved in destroying viruses that invade the human body?
interferons
What is the definition of interferons?
substances produced to help body cells resist viruses
What is a protein released by macrophages and activated T cells that helps to protect other body cells from viral multiplication?
Interferons
Endocrine glands secrete?
Endocrine glands secrete hormones which control the cells of the body.
What hormone does beta cells secrete and why?
They secrete hormone insulin.It regulates glucose level of body.
Is interferons produced by T cells?
Yes.
The body's second line of defense?
Inflammatory response
What Cytokines that make cells resistant to viruses?
Interferons
What are hormones that make cells resistant to viruses?
interferons
What Is produced by virus-infected cells as a warning to noninfected cells in the area?
interferons
What increases resistance of tissue cells to viral multiplication?
Interferons
