Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Activation of Complement

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the activation of complement is true?

• A)Complement is activated only as a result of nonspecific immune responses
• B)Complement is activated only as a result of specific immune responses
• C)Complement is activated as a result of both nonspecific and specific immune responses, but the activation by specific immune responses is more robust
• D)Complement is activated as a result of both nonspecific and specific immune responses, but the activation by nonspecific immune responses is more robust
• E)None of the choices are true

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