When describing cytokines which statement is false? Group of answer choices  Cytokines can be used as therapeutics to treat viral infections Cytokines help stimulate and modulate the function of the immune system Affecting cytokine production with drugs never puts the patient at risk Cells can produce cytokines to autostimulate and/or attract immune cells Drugs can prevent cytokine production

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When describing cytokines which statement is false?

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 Cytokines can be used as therapeutics to treat viral infections

Cytokines help stimulate and modulate the function of the immune system
Affecting cytokine production with drugs never puts the patient at risk
Cells can produce cytokines to autostimulate and/or attract immune cells
Drugs can prevent cytokine production
 
 
 
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