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Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan

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Chapter9: Immunity And Disease

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Problem 2SQ: Complement proteins function in defense by _______. a. neutralizing toxins b. enhancing resident...

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What is complement activation in the biological sense

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Immune system is a defense system in a human body that protects the body against invading pathogens such as bacteria, virus and other harmful substances. Immune system is classified into two types such as innate immune system and adaptive immune system.

Complement system is a complex system of the innate immunity that consists of around 30 plasma proteins playing a vital role in demolishing invaded infectious pathogens. Complement system functions by lysing the infected cells and pathogens, phagocytosis of the pathogens and cell debris, and inflammation of the neighboring cells.

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