Immune complexes induce vasculitis by which of the following processes?

a. Inducing aggregation of platelets and activation factor XII
b. Increasing pressure within the lumen of capillaries
c. Forming thrombi in the small vessels, inducing necrosis
d. Releasing enzymes and free oxygen radicals from neutrophils that have migrated to the area to phagocytize the immune complexes


Correct Answer: D

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