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What is the complement system?

A group of plasma proteins that help destroy pathogens.

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Name three functions of the complement system.

Opsonisation, inflammation, and cell lysis.

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Which complement protein is the major opsonin?

C3b

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Which complement component attracts immune cells?

C5a

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What is the membrane attack complex (MAC)?

A protein complex that forms pores in bacterial membranes, causing lysis.

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Which immune system is complement mainly associated with?

Innate immunity (although it also supports adaptive immunity).