Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function, 7th Edition

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Chapter 21 - The Lymphatic and Immune Systems - Study Guide - Testing Your Recall - Page 845: 5

Answer

d. perforin.

Work Step by Step

The complement system performs cytolysis by building a ring called the membrane attack complex which then forms a hole in the target enemy cell. This prevents the enemy cell from maintaining homeostasis causing cell rupture. NK cells perform a similar action using proteins called perforins. Perforins also form a ring and create a hole in the target enemy cell membrane, also resulting in cell rupture.
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