The nurse takes into consideration that when the antigen and antibody react, the complement system is activated which:
a. toughens the cell wall.
b. generates more T cells.
c. attracts phagocytes.
d. makes the antigen resistant.
ANS: C
The complement system is a group of plasma proteins that are dormant until there is an antigen-antibody interaction. The proteins destroy the cell membrane and attract phagocytes.
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