Effects of the Complement System Practice Problems

How does dysregulated complement activation contribute to tissue damage in endotoxic shock?

Which of the following scenarios will not result in the hemolysis of transfused red blood cells due to complement activation?

During inflammation, the activated C3 splits into C3a and C3b. What is the primary function of C3a?

Which of the following best describes how anti-A antibodies cause hemolysis in individuals with blood type A?

If someone has type B- blood, which blood types can they donate to?

How does HDN affect the fetal red blood cells?

Which of the following complement fragments is considered a potent anaphylatoxin and can attract neutrophils to the site of infection?