21. The Immune System
Introduction to the Complement System
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following components is NOT involved in the complement system's molecular complementarity?64views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich complement protein acts as an opsonin in the immune response?77views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a role of activated complement in the immune response?71views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following can activate the complement cascade in any of the three pathways?72views
- Multiple ChoiceIn the lectin pathway of complement activation, what molecule is responsible for cleaving C4 and C2?75views
- Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements about the complement system is incorrect?31views
- Multiple Choice
What does the word “complement” mean in the name complement system?
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Which of the following are results of activation of the complement system?
1.Removal or destruction of microbes. 2. Inflammation. 3. Production of antibodies.
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If the complement proteins are always present in the body, then why are the results of the complement system not always occurring?
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Place the steps of the complement system in the correct order (Order steps 1-3).
_____Opsonization, cell lysis of microbes, or inflammation occurs.
_____C3 convertase splits C3 into C3a and C3b.
_____C3a and C3b recruit other complement proteins to create an immune response.
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How do the three pathways of the complement system differ?
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The possible effects of the lectin pathway of the complement system are?
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