Which of the Following Is a Mismatched Pair

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a mismatched pair?

• A)Interleukin-1: endogenous pyrogen
• B)Membrane attack complex: lysis of bacterial cells
• C)Acute phase proteins: enhancement of phagocytosis
• D)Leukocyte endogenous mediator: iron depletion
• E)Alternative pathway of complement: mannose-binding protein

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