Complement System Proteins Quiz

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Which cells mainly synthesize complement proteins?

  • Red blood cells
  • Platelets
  • Neurons
  • Hepatocytes (correct)

What percentage of normal serum proteins do complements constitute?

  • 20%
  • 5% (correct)
  • 80%
  • 50%

Which cells also produce significant amounts of complement proteins, apart from hepatocytes?

  • Adipocytes
  • Blood monocytes (correct)
  • Keratinocytes
  • Chondrocytes

Do complement levels increase following infection or vaccination?

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Study Notes

Complement Protein Synthesis

  • Hepatocytes are the primary cells responsible for synthesizing complement proteins.
  • Complement proteins constitute approximately 5-10% of total serum proteins in normal serum.

Other Sources of Complement Proteins

  • Besides hepatocytes, macrophages and certain epithelial cells also produce significant amounts of complement proteins.

Response to Infection and Vaccination

  • Complement levels increase in response to infection or following vaccination, enhancing the immune response.

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