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← Human Body & HealthWhich consequence results when uncontrolled complement cascade activation occurs throughout circulation?
A)Widespread tissue damage and inflammation✓
B)Selective pathogen clearance is heightened
C)Adaptive immune response is upregulated
D)Inhibition of coagulation pathways results
💡 Explanation
Uncontrolled complement activation leads to systemic inflammation because of accumulation C3a and C5a anaphylatoxins, therefore widespread tissue damage occurs, rather than the intended localized immune response triggered under controlled conditions.
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