The Complement Cascade Results in

question 56

Multiple Choice

The complement cascade results in

• A) the sticking of monocytes to the wall of the blood vessels at the site of infection.
• B) the squeezing of cells through the lining of capillaries to attack invading microbes.
• C) the release of interferons.
• D) movement of a cell toward or away from a chemical stimulus.
• E) damage resulting in cell lysis.

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