Complement Is Characterized by All the Following Except

question 23

Multiple Choice

Complement is characterized by all the following except:

• A)collection of proteins synthesized in the liver.
• B)heat-labile series of 18 plasma proteins.
• C)normally present in the circulation in an inactive form.
• D)normally present in the circulation as an active enzyme.

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Definitions:

Secretions

Substances produced and released by cells or glands in the body, such as saliva, mucus, or sweat.

Rectal Temperature

A method of measuring body temperature by inserting a thermometer into the rectum, considered quite accurate.

Pulmonary Artery

The large artery that carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation.

Vital Signs

Measurements of the body's basic functions, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate.