Cytokines are high-yield for the INBDE and will show up in mocks, question banks, and on your real exam. If you struggle to remember them, this sticky note method will help you finally retain these concepts and move on confidently.
Here's your quick breakdown of the most testable cytokines: Interleukin-1 causes fever, Interleukin-2 stimulates T-cells, Interleukin-3 stimulates bone marrow, Interleukin-4 drives IgE production, Interleukin-5 drives IgA production, and Interleukin-6 stimulates acute phase protein production.
Whether you're a dental student or a foreign-trained dentist prepping for the INBDE or applying to advanced standing programs, this visual learning hack will help you lock in these confusing concepts and actually remember them on test day.
