The Complement Cascade and Its By-Products Contribute to

question 50

Multiple Choice

The complement cascade and its by-products contribute to

• A) attracting phagocytes to sites of infection.
• B) triggering inflammation.
• C) triggering release of interferons.
• D) triggering inflammation and release of interferons.
• E) both triggering inflammation and attracting phagocytes to sites of infection.

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Definitions:

Sexually Transmitted Infection

Infections that are primarily spread through sexual contact, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

Genital Herpes

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, characterized by painful sores or blisters in the genital area.

Rubella

A contagious viral infection characterized by a red rash and fever, also known as German measles, particularly dangerous to pregnant women due to the risk of congenital rubella syndrome.

Vaccinated

The state of having received a vaccine, which stimulates the body's immune response against specific diseases for protection.