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<p>These are a group of plasma systems. Examples include: | <p>These are a group of plasma systems. Examples include: | ||
* [[Complement|The complement system]] | * [[Complement|The complement system]] | ||
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The triggered enzyme cascades are effector mechanisms that can produce a rapid and amplified response to a trigger stimulus. They have adaptive value if appropriately invoked but may be harmful if triggered inappropriately.The reaction pathways and control mechanisms involved are complex.</p> | The triggered enzyme cascades are effector mechanisms that can produce a rapid and amplified response to a trigger stimulus. They have adaptive value if appropriately invoked but may be harmful if triggered inappropriately.The reaction pathways and control mechanisms involved are complex.</p> | ||
Revision as of 16:03, 12 June 2010
These are a group of plasma systems. Examples include:
The triggered enzyme cascades are effector mechanisms that can produce a rapid and amplified response to a trigger stimulus. They have adaptive value if appropriately invoked but may be harmful if triggered inappropriately.The reaction pathways and control mechanisms involved are complex.