Immunology Case Study Assignment -

Department of Laboratory Immunology - Oxford University Hospitals, UK

Please answer the following questions on the complement system in the form of essay answers - i.e. fully constructed sentences. However you can use bullet points.

You are encouraged to use diagrams if you wish to help explain your meaning.

Questions -

1) Describe the Classical and Mannose Binding Lectin (MBL) pathways of complement activation (300 words maximum).

2) Describe the Alternative pathway of complement activation (150 words maximum).

3) Describe the mechanisms of how complement can help rid the body of infection (150 words maximum).