Complement System in Immunology
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What is the main role of the complement system?

  • To inhibit the immune responses
  • To activate the immune responses (correct)
  • To produce antibodies
  • To regulate the levels of serum proteins

    • Where are complements primarily synthesized?

  • Tissue macrophages
  • Blood monocytes
  • Gastrointestinal tract epithelial cells
  • Hepatocytes (correct)

    • What is the percentage of complements in normal serum proteins?

  • 10%
  • 15%
  • 5% (correct)
  • 1%

    • How is the effector function of complement mediated?

    <p>By binding with Fc portion of antibody</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the classical pathway, what do complements bind to?

    <p>Antigens only</p> Signup and view all the answers

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