It is already known that LPS stimulates macrophages to release catecholamines (CAs). CAs stimulated platelets and induced pulmonary platelet accumulation (PPA) in mice. In addition, CAs stimulated macrophages to release complement C5 via α2-receptors. Such released C5 may destroy pulmonary platelets and induce rapid shock. These effects may underlie LPS-induced PPA and anaphylaxis-like shock in mice.