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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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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