Plasma contains ________ proteins that form the complement system.
A)1-3
B)5
C)fewer than 10
D)18-25
E)more than 30

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The complement system is a part of the immune system that enhances the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism, promote inflammation, and attack the pathogen's cell membrane. It consists of over 30 proteins, most of which are present in the blood plasma.

Plasma Contains ________ Proteins That Form the Complement System