Question

multiple choice question
which class of cytokines act as chemical messengers between the leukocytes?

analgesics
interleukins
pyrogens
complement

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Analgesics: Relieve pain, not leukocyte messengers.
• Interleukins: Cytokines that act as chemical messengers between leukocytes (white blood cells).
• Pyrogens: Cause fever, not leukocyte communication.
• Complement: Part of immune system but not leukocyte messengers.

Answer:

B. Interleukins