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What stimulates the liver to produce lectins in the lectin pathway?
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?
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?
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?
How is the alternative pathway different from the classical pathway in complement activation?
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What complement protein interacts with factor B, factor D, and factor P in the alternative pathway?
What complement protein interacts with factor B, factor D, and factor P in the alternative pathway?
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What is the role of C3b in the complement system?
What is the role of C3b in the complement system?
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