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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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What do cytokines do?

Damage tissue
Heal tissue
Disease causing
Infection-fighting agents

Explanation

Answer: D - Cytokines are infection-fighting agents. However, in excess, they can cause inflammation, tissue damage, and an overproduction of collagenase. Collagenase can break down proteins within tissues, causing them to weaken.

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