Human Anatomy & Physiology (9th Edition)

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Chapter 21 - The Immune System: Innate and Adaptive Body Defenses - Review Questions - Page 799: 11

Answer

Answer: d. Complement fixation does not promote interferon release.

Work Step by Step

The complement system includes C1- C9, plus factors B,D, and P plus several regulatory proteins. This system is an important protective system against injury by pathogens and potentially harmful foreign bodies. Activated complement can have the following effects: Kills bacteria Lyse bacteria and other cells C3b can accomplish opsonization of bacteria Attract neutrophils The cleavage of C3 into C3a and C3b promotes infammation
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