In the presence of activated complement, neutrophils
A) are repelled
B) produce histamine
C) cause vasodilation
D) degranulate and release enzymes that cause tissue damage

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Activated complement can trigger neutrophils to degranulate and release enzymes that can lead to tissue damage. This response is important for host defense against invading pathogens, but can also contribute to tissue damage in certain disease states. Neutrophils are not repelled, do not produce histamine, and do not cause vasodilation in the presence of activated complement.

In the Presence of Activated Complement, Neutrophils