The effects of activating the complement system include all of the following except A)destruction of target cell plasma membranes. B)stimulation of inflammation. C)inhibition of the immune response. D)enhanced phagocytosis. E)histamine release.

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The complement system does not inhibit the immune response, but rather helps to enhance it by recruiting immune cells and facilitating phagocytosis. Therefore, option C is incorrect. Options A, B, D, and E are all accurate effects of complement system activation.

The Effects of Activating the Complement System Include All of the Following