A patient with hereditary angioedema will present with swelling in the tissues and has deficiencies in which of the following?

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Hereditary angioedema is a condition caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of C1 inhibitor, leading to uncontrolled activation of the complement and clotting systems, resulting in swelling in the tissues. Deficiencies in C5, C6, C7, or C8 would not be associated with hereditary angioedema. Phagocytic cell function and mature B cells are also not directly related to this condition.

A Patient with Hereditary Angioedema Will Present with Swelling in the Tissues