The complex resulting from complement activity that leads to cell lysis is the
A) prostaglandin complex.
B) leukotriene activating complex.
C) membrane attack complex.
D) histamine complex.
E) macrophage antibody complex.

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The membrane attack complex (MAC) is formed when complement proteins C5b, C6, C7, C8, and C9 come together to form a pore in the target cell membrane, leading to cell lysis.

The Complex Resulting from Complement Activity That Leads to Cell