A Nurse Remembers the Primary Actions of the Complement Cascade

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse remembers the primary actions of the complement cascade include (select all that apply) :

• A) Increased vascular permeability
• B) Vasoconstriction
• C) Chemotaxis
• D) Opsonization
• E) Cell killing
• F) Increased clotting

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Definitions:

Leptin

An agent released by fat tissues tasked with maintaining energy stability by reducing the sensation of appetite.

Body Fat

The portion of the human or animal body composed of fat tissues, serving as energy storage and insulation.

Puberty

The phase of life in which a child develops into an adult, marked by physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that prepare the body for reproduction.

Ventromedial

Relating to the lower-middle region of a structure or organ, often used in neuroanatomy to describe specific brain regions involved in regulating emotions and decision-making.