Question

What do complement proteins do?

A. They heal tissue.

B. They signal phagocytes.

C. They transport hormones.

D. They cause fever.

Answer 1

Answer: B. They signal phagocytes

Explanation: Complement proteins are a part of immune system of the body. These are plasma proteins which help in the process of marking and killing the pathogens. These are not involved in the fever causing mechanism, so option D is incorrect. Also, these are not carrier proteins, and are not associated with hormones, thus option C is also incorrect. Since these proteins bind with the pathogens and make them easily recognized by the phagocytes, option B is the right answer.

Answer 2

The complement system is a part of the immune system that enhances (complements) the ability of antibodies and phagocytic cells to clear microbes and damaged cells from an organism, promotes inflammation, and attacks the pathogen's cell membrane.