Two of the major actions of complement are a. increased inflammatory response and cytolysis. b. recognition and destruction of a specific antigen and cytolysis. c. production of antibody and increased inflammatory response. d. release of cytokines to increase the immune response and production of antibody.

Two of the major actions of complement are a. increased inflammatory response and cytolysis. b. recognition and destruction of a specific antigen and cytolysis. c. production of antibody and increased inflammatory response. d. release of cytokines to increase the immune response and production of antibody.

BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)

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Chapter34: Immunity

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Problem 5SA: Activated complement proteins ________. a. puncture cells c. attract macrophages b. promote...

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