Which of the Following Statements Regarding Complement Is FALSE

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding complement is FALSE?

• A)Certain complement proteins are always circulating in the blood in an inactive state.
• B)Activated complement can form a membrane attack complex,which forms pores in microbe membranes.
• C)Activated complement can stimulate cells to secrete inflammation-mediating chemicals.
• D)The complement pathway is always dependent upon activation of the first complement protein,C1.
• E)Some activated complement proteins activate other complement proteins.

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