Which blood component is responsible for the removal of circulating immune complexes from the bloodstream?

A Complement receptors
B Fc receptors
C Cryoprotein
D C1q ✓

Explanation

C1q is a component of the classical complement pathway that recognizes and binds to circulating immune complexes, marking them for removal from the bloodstream.

Source

Janeway's Immunobiology
Hematology Hematology: Blood Components Hematology: Blood Components Hard MEDICAL Confidence: medium