What Is (Are)the Consequence(s)of Complement C3 Being Cleaved into C3a

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is (are) the consequence(s) of complement C3 being cleaved into C3a and C3b in the classic pathway?

• A)C3b complexes with C2a4b to form C5 convertase.
• B)C3a enters the plasma as an anaphylotoxin.
• C)C3b attaches to the cell membrane as an opsonin.
• D)All of the above.

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