Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 12 - The Lymphatic System and Body Defenses - Review Questions - Page 460: 18

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Compliment is a group of plasma proteins which initiate and enhance the response of innate immune system. Their main function other than bacterial lysis are : 1. They initialize the immune response of the body by causing an inflammatory cascade which calls the first immune responders in the affected area. 2. They label harmful pathogens as targets by opsonization (coating microorganisms with proteins that attract phagocytic cells).

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