Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

21. The Immune System

Review of the Complement System

Anatomy & Physiology

21. The Immune System

Review of the Complement System

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Multiple Choice

The complex resulting from complement activity that leads to cell lysis is the

Prostaglandin complex.

Leukotriene activating complex.

Membrane attack complex.

Histamine complex.

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Understand the role of the complement system in the immune response. The complement system is a part of the immune system that enhances the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells.

Learn about the Membrane Attack Complex (MAC). The MAC is a structure formed on the surface of pathogen cell membranes as a result of the activation of the complement system.

Recognize that the MAC is responsible for cell lysis. It forms a pore in the membrane of the target cell, leading to an influx of water and ions, which causes the cell to swell and burst.

Differentiate between the MAC and other complexes like Prostaglandin, Leukotriene, and Histamine complexes, which are involved in different physiological processes such as inflammation and allergic responses.

Conclude that the Membrane Attack Complex is the correct answer as it directly leads to cell lysis through the formation of pores in the cell membrane.