The factor that inhibits complement-mediated lysis of red blood cells by dissociating C3 and C5
convertases is ________. Deficiency of this factor causes ________.
A) C4 binding protein/angioedema.
B) decay accelerating factor (DAF)/paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).
C) CD59/paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH).
D) C1 esterase inhibitor/angioedema.
E) C3 nephritic factor/partial lipodystrophy.
B
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Some over-the-counter drugs come as a ________, a drug form that is never swallowed, but is allowed to slowly disintegrate into a liquid form that releases the drug topically in the mouth and throat
Fill in the blank with the right word.
hemoglobin : Procedure included in a complete blood count that measures the level of __________ in red blood cells.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following is a plant source of omega-3 fatty acids?
A. canola oil B. walnuts C. flaxseeds D. All of these answers are correct.
The angle that is rotated in a given unit of time and is computed mathematically in terms of revolutions per second is known as ________.
A. acceleration B. angular velocity C. force D. angular momentum