Question

what are cytokines?

Answer 1

Cytokines are small cell-signaling protein molecules that are secreted by the glial cells of the nervous system and by numerous cells of the immune system and are a category of signaling molecules used extensively in intercellular communication. Cytokines can be classified as proteins, peptides, or glycoproteins; the term "cytokine" encompasses a large and diverse family of regulators produced throughout the body by cells of diverse embryological origin.

Answer 2

i kinda get it, wot are glial cells and where are they?

Answer 3

glial cells are a supportive cell in the central nervous system. glial cells surround neurons and provide support for them and insulation between them

Answer 4

isnt that the myelin sheath?

Answer 5

Myelin is an outgrowth of a type of glial cell

Answer 6

ok thanx!! Ps: do u kno if this has anything to do with cytokinesis?

Answer 7

Idk? lol

Answer 8

Thanx a mil for ur help!! R u studyin biology or somfink?!?!

Answer 9

Yeah. We studied that last semester. I'm in 7th grade. What grade are you in?

Answer 10

Its different in england, I think....
I'm in Year 11 and I've got my Bio exam on Wed!!! HEEEEELP!!

Answer 11

Oh. Haha(: well goodluck! are you guys having a test on human nervous system??

Answer 12

no its an A-level on Cells, exchange and transport!!

Answer 13

Cytokinesis is entirely different from cytokines. Cytokinesis is the process of splitting a eukaryotic cell in half at the end of mitotic division.

Answer 14

oh...confusing tyhat they hav such similar names!!