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What are the two main pathways that activate the complement system?
What are the two main pathways that activate the complement system?
Which molecule binds to the antibody attached to the antigen in the Classical Pathway?
Which molecule binds to the antibody attached to the antigen in the Classical Pathway?
What does the bound protein act as in the Classical Pathway?
What does the bound protein act as in the Classical Pathway?
What is the Alternative Pathway activated by?
What is the Alternative Pathway activated by?
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What is the end result of both pathways?
What is the end result of both pathways?
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What is the function of the membrane attack complex (MAC)?
What is the function of the membrane attack complex (MAC)?
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Which complement protein is converted to the active form in both pathways?
Which complement protein is converted to the active form in both pathways?
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Which pathway is activated by exposure to particular carbohydrate chains on pathogens?
Which pathway is activated by exposure to particular carbohydrate chains on pathogens?
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What is the role of C1 in the Classical Pathway?
What is the role of C1 in the Classical Pathway?
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How many complement proteins join to form the membrane attack complex (MAC)?
How many complement proteins join to form the membrane attack complex (MAC)?
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What is the function of the complement system?
What is the function of the complement system?
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Which pathway is activated by binding to antibody molecule attached to antigen?
Which pathway is activated by binding to antibody molecule attached to antigen?
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