The Alternative Pathway for Complement Activation Is Initiated by

question 27

Multiple Choice

The alternative pathway for complement activation is initiated by

• A) C5-C9.
• B) lipid-carbohydrate complexes and C3.
• C) antigen-antibody reactions.
• D) factors released from damaged tissues.
• E) factors released from phagocytes.

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