If a patient's complement system activation threshold drops significantly due to a genetic defect affecting regulatory proteins, which consequence follows?

💡 Explanation

Spontaneous systemic inflammation flares are likely because a lowered activation threshold in the complement system means even minor triggers can initiate widespread inflammation. Therefore, the correct answer is C, rather than A, B, or D, which would require specific antigen stimulation or represent a dampened immune response.

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