Cachectin is produced by -: (A) Neutrophils, (B) Eosinophils, (C) Macrophages, (D) Basophils
Answer is C. a protein that is released by activated macrophages as an immune system defense and, when the defense is overwhelmed, is a cause of cachexia or toxic shock: in humans, identical with tumor necrosis factor. Reff: www.mayoclinic.com