The complement system is a cascade of plasma proteins synthesized by the liver that circulate in an inactive form. Once activated, the system amplifies the immune response through three distinct pathways. The Three Activation Pathways
The body's first line of defense. It is non-specific, deploys instantly (within minutes to hours), and does not require prior exposure to a pathogen. Crucially, it lacks immunologic memory.
Mucus traps pathogens, while beating cilia clear them from the respiratory tract.
Receptors like Toll-Like Receptors (TLRs) that bind to pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs).
Cytotoxic, Antibody-mediated (e.g., Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia, Goodpasture Syndrome).
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Comprehensive note sets generally span over 130 pages and include the following critical sections: Innate and Adaptive Immunity
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How Antigen-Presenting Cells (APCs) process antigens and display them to helper T-cells.