The Lectin Pathway in Complement Activation
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What stimulates the liver to produce lectins in the lectin pathway?

  • Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland
  • Cytokines released by macrophages when ingesting foreign matter (correct)
  • Enzymes released by neutrophils during inflammation
  • Antibodies produced by B cells

    • What type of carbohydrate does mannose-binding lectin (MBL) bind to?

  • Sucrose
  • Fructose
  • Mannose (correct)
  • Glucose

    • What process does MBL serve to enhance by functioning as an opsonin?

  • Cytolysis
  • Phagocytosis (correct)
  • Antigen presentation
  • Inflammation

    • How is the alternative pathway different from the classical pathway in complement activation?

    <p>It does not involve antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What complement protein interacts with factor B, factor D, and factor P in the alternative pathway?

    <p>C3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of C3b in the complement system?

    <p>Functions in cytolysis and opsonization</p> Signup and view all the answers

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