Mannose sugar occurs on the surface of some bacteria and fungi and can trigger the

A) release of cytotoxins by NK cells.
B) release of histamines by basophils.
C) classical pathway of complement activation.
D) lectin pathway of complement activation.
E) release of NETs by neutrophils.


D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: The Body's Second Line of Defense
Learning Outcome: 15.17

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