The Complement System

question 68

Multiple Choice

The complement system

• A)consists of plasma proteins produced by the liver that circulate in the blood in inactive form
• B)is the primary mechanism activated by antibodies to kill foreign cells
• C)can be activated by antibodies and/or antigens
• D)is considered a nonspecific defense
• E)has all of the above characteristics

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