Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Antimicrobial peptides serve as a powerful microbiological defense in regions of the body such as the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract
B. Neutrophils die due to apoptosis after eliminating a bacterial cell, eventually being consumed by dendritic cells
C. Complement components of the innate immunity system are capable of increasing the permeability of the circulatory system
D. A and B
E. A, B, and C