The Membrane Attack Stage of the Complement Cascade Involves

question 55

Multiple Choice

The membrane attack stage of the complement cascade involves

• A)initiation of the cascade.
• B)production of inflammatory cytokines.
• C)the assembly of a ring-shaped protein that forms holes in bacterial cell membranes and virus envelopes.
• D)cleaving of C3 to yield C3a and C3b.
• E)C1q binds to surface receptors on a membrane.

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Definitions:

Physiological Needs

are the basic physical requirements for human survival, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep, forming the base of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Belongingness Needs

The innate human need to feel connected and accepted by others, often considered a fundamental human motivation.

Alderfer's Existence Needs

A component of Clayton Alderfer's ERG theory, focusing on the basic physical and material well-being requirements akin to Maslow's physiological and safety needs.

Maslow's

Relating to the hierarchy of needs theory developed by Abraham Maslow, which posits that human motivations are influenced by a progression of needs, starting from basic survival needs up to self-actualization.