Part D- Functions and Characteristics of Cytokines Match the following functions and characteristics with the corresponding type of cytokine. Drag and drop the phrases into the bins they describe. > View Available Hint(s) Reset Help Stimulate blood cell production Promote secretion of Used to treat Kaposi's sarcoma adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) Impart viral resistance to cells that secrete this cytokine Attract free macrophages and microphages Promote activity of fibroblasts Slow growth of tumors and kills sensitive tumor cells

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