Why is C3 tested on all complement components?  What are the three complement pathways used by the body? How is each activated?  What are processes involved in each pathway that leads to cell lysis?

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  1. Why is C3 tested on all complement components? 
  2. What are the three complement pathways used by the body? How is each activated? 
  3. What are processes involved in each pathway that leads to cell lysis?
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