Description : Erythroblastosis fetalis is caused when fertilisation takes place between gametes of (a) Rh– female and Rh+ male (b) Rh+ female and Rh– male (c) Rh+ female and Rh+ male (d) Rh– female and Rh– male.
Last Answer : (a) Rh– female and Rh+ male
Description : Immediate allergy reaction (type I allergic reaction) is: a) An allergic or immune response that begins within a period lasting from a few minutes to about an hour after exposure to an ... cause tissue damage e) It occurs during blood transfusion reactions and in hemolytic disease of the newborn.
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Transfusions of blood products can be associated with a number of complications including immediate and delayed hemolytic reactions; nonhemolytic reactions; infectious disease transmission; and ... d. Routine impaired calcium supplementation is necessary during most massive transfusion episodes
Last Answer : Answer: a, c Immediate hemolytic reactions are usually caused by blood group ABO incompatibility although they may be caused by antigens of other blood group systems ... when associated with massive transfusion during complex intraoperative procedures such as thoracoabdominal aneurysm resection
Description : Erythroblastosis fetalis?
Last Answer : DefinitionErythroblastosis fetalis is a potentially life-threatening blood disorder in a fetus or newborn infant. This article provides a general overview. For more detailed information see the specific ... severe anemia in the baby.SymptomsSymptoms in a newborn baby may include:AnemiaEdema (swe
Description : What is erythroblastosis fetalis ?
Last Answer : It is a hemolytic disease, which develops in newborn. Maternal IgG antibodies cross the placenta and destroy the red bleed cells. This develops when an Rh+ expresses an Rh antigen on blood cells that the mother does not express.
Description : .Which one of the following conditions in humans is correctly matched with its chromosomal abnormality/linkage? (a) Erythroblastosis fetalis - X-linked (b) Down’s syndrome - 44 autosomes + XO (c) Klinefelter’s syndrome - 44 autosomes + XXY (d) Colour blindness - Y-linked
Last Answer : (c) Klinefelter’s syndrome - 44 autosomes + XXY
Description : Immune hemolytic anemia?
Last Answer : DefinitionImmune hemolytic anemia is a condition in which there is a reduced blood cell count due to the premature destruction of red blood cells by the immune system.Alternative NamesAnemia - immune ... to certain infectionsIf the cause of antibody formation is a disease or medication, it is refe
Description : Signals from fully developed fetus and placenta ultimately lead to parturition which requires the release of (a) estrogen from placenta (b) oxytocin from maternal pituitary (c) oxytocin from fetal pituitary (d) relaxin from placenta.
Last Answer : (b) oxytocin from maternal pituitary
Description : .The fetal ejection reflex in humans triggers the release of (a) oxytocin from fetal pituitary (b) human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) from placenta (c) human placental lactogen (hPL) from placenta (d) oxytocin from maternal pituitary.
Last Answer : (d) oxytocin from maternal pituitary.
Description : Hemolytic anemia is caused by the deficiency of certain enzymes of the pentose phosphate pathway, the principal enzyme involved is (A) Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (B) Aldolase (C) Fructose 1, 6-bisphosphatase (D) Phosphohexose isomerase
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : All the following are associated with hemolytic disease of the newborn except: a. It is one of the most common diseases among Americans. b. It may occur if an Rh (-) female conceives a child who ... antibodies. d. It can be prevented by using rhogam. 16 Which one of the following applies to the
Last Answer : b. It may occur if an Rh (-) female conceives a child who is Rh (+).
Description : Antigens and haptens have the following similarity: (A) They have high molecular weights (B) They can elicit immune response by themselves (C) They can elicit an immune response only in association ... ) Once an immune response develops, free antigen and free hapten can be recognized by the antibody
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : The initiation of a humoral immune response involves a complex interaction of the antigen, cells and intercellular messengers. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the initiation of the ... various cellular components of the immune system d. An antigen must be a living microorganism
Last Answer : Answer: a, b Stimulation of the immune system occurs after a variety of antigen-presenting cells (B lymphocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells, and Langerhans cells) act to engulf ... polysaccharides), most antigens require coordinated efforts of the various cellular components of the immune system
Description : Delayed allergy reaction (type IV allergic reaction) is: a) An An allergic or immune response that begins within a period lasting from a few minutes to about an hour after exposure to ... of antigen-antibody complexes that cause tissue damage e) An allergic disorder which is transferred genetically.
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : The following are true about the ABO and rhesus (Rh) system: a. a person of group O is a universal donor b. a person who is group AB has anti-A and anti-B antibodies c. the presence of the D antigen means that the subject is Rh positive d. rhesus antibodies occur naturally
Last Answer : the presence of the D antigen means that the subject is Rh positiv
Description : Assertion `:-` Rh factor is considered in blood transfusion. Reason `:-` Rh antigen may leads agglutination of blood.
Last Answer : Assertion `:-` Rh factor is considered in blood transfusion. Reason `:-` Rh antigen may leads ... . D. If both Assertion & Reason are false.
Description : The nurse's base knowledge of primary immunodeficiencies includes which of the following statements? Primary immunodeficiencies a) develop early in life after protection from maternal antibodies decreases ... . Without treatment, infants and children with these disorders seldom survive to adulthood.
Last Answer : a) develop early in life after protection from maternal antibodies decreases. These disorders may involve one or more components of the immune system.
Description : Hemolytic anemia?
Last Answer : DefinitionHemolytic anemiais a condition in which there are not enough red blood cells in the blood, due to the premature destruction of red blood cells. There are a number of specific types of hemolytic ... cells. The defect may be in the red blood cell itself (intrinsic factors), or outside the
Description : Acute hemolytic anemia in person’s sensitive to the Fava beans is due to the deficiency of the enzyme: (A) Pyruvate dehydrogenase (B) G-6-PD (C) Aconitase (D) Transketolase
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Folate deficiency causes (A) Microcytic anemia (B) Hemolytic anemia (C) Iron deficiency anemia (D) Megaloblastic anemia
Description : The presence of bilirubin in the urine without urobilinogen suggests (A) Obstructive jaundice (B) Hemolytic jaundice (C) Pernicious anemia (D) Damage to the hepatic parenchyma
Description : Immediate direct Vanden Bergh reaction indicates (A) Hemolytic jaundice (B) Hepatic jaundice (C) Obstructive jaundice (D) Megalobastic anemia
Description : An important finding of Fabry’s disease is (A) Skin rash (B) Exophthalmos (C) Hemolytic anemia (D) Mental retardation
Description : The pH of gastric juice become low in (A) Hemolytic anemia (B) Pernicious anemia (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
Description : Which one of the following would be expected in pyruvate kinase deficiency? (A) Increased levels of lactate in the R.B.C (B) Hemolytic anemia (C) Decreased ratio of ADP to ATP in R.B.C (D) Increased phosphorylation of Glucose to Glucose-6-phosphate
Last Answer : B
Description : Of the following hemolytic anemias, which is categorized as inherited? a) Sickle cell anemia Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is an inherited abnormality resulting in hemolytic anemia. b ... is an acquired anemia. d) Hypersplenism Hypersplenism results in an acquired hemolytic anemia.
Last Answer : a) Sickle cell anemia Glucose 6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency is an inherited abnormality resulting in hemolytic anemia.
Last Answer : (D) Megaloblastic anemia
Description : Immunodeficiency: a) A localized protective reaction of tissue to irritation, injury, or infection, characterized by pain, redness, swelling, and sometimes a loss of function b) A disorder or deficiency ... effect and damage the liver. e) It is an immunity disorder which is genetically transferred.
Description : Serum sickness is a common symptom of a. Contact dermatitis. b. Hemolytic disease of the newborn. c. Immune complex hypersensitivity d. Food allergies.
Last Answer : c. Immune complex hypersensitivity
Description : Is the Rh factor is an antigen that can cause problems in some women who bear more than one offspring.?
Last Answer : yes. you must be doing your human anatomy in Aplus too lol
Description : In contrast to adult wound healing with scar formation, which of the following are characteristic of scarless fetal skin repair? A. Matrix rich in hyaluronic acid. B. Increased inflammatory response. C. Increased production of TGF-b. D. No collagen deposition. E. Minimal angiogenesis.
Last Answer : Answer: AE DISCUSSION: The ability of a fetus to heal without scar formation depends on its gestational age at the time of injury and the size of the wound defect. In ... repair has possible clinical applications in the modulation of adult fibrotic diseases and abnormal scar-forming conditions
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the assessment of protein reserve? a. Conventional serum proteins such as albumin and globulin are early indicators of malnutrition b. The ... d. Measurement of urea excretion in urine can be used as a measurement of protein breakdown
Last Answer : Answer: d Since protein is the functional and structural chemical of the body, most nutritional assessment techniques are estimates of protein reserves. The actual nitrogen balance can ... patients convert from reactive to anergic, and reactivity can be restored by nutritional repletion
Description : Neonatal tyrosinemia is due to deficiency of the enzyme: (A) p-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate hydroxylase (B) Fumarylacetoacetate hydrolase (C) Phenylalanine hydroxylase (D) Tyrosine dehydrogenase
Description : Which of the following terms describes the process by which red blood cells are formed? Is it: a) erythroblastosis b) erythropoiesis c) erythromyacinosis d) cardiosis
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- ERYTHROPOIESIS
Description : Of the hemolytic groups of streptococci, _____ is the most dangerous because the organisms completely destroy red blood cells. a. alpha hemolytic group b. the beta hemolytic group c. the gamma hemolytic d. strep viridins group
Last Answer : b. the beta hemolytic group
Description : What type of blood cells are involved in the immune response?
Last Answer : Lymphocytes
Description : The figure shows a human blood cell. Identify it and give its characteristics. Blood cell Characteristics (a) Basophil Secretes serotonin, inflammatory response (b) B-lymphocyte Forms about 20% of ... Most abundant blood cells, phagocytic (d) Monocyte Lifespan of 3 days, produces antibodies
Last Answer : (a) Basophil Secretes serotonin, inflammatory response
Description : Which of the following terms refers to a form of white blood cell involved in immune response? a) Lymphocyte Both B and T lymphocytes respond to exposure to antigens. b) Granulocyte Granulocytes ... blood cell without central pallor, seen with hemolysis. d) Thrombocyte A thombocyte is a platelet.
Last Answer : a) Lymphocyte Both B and T lymphocytes respond to exposure to antigens.
Description : $ The blood vessels called arteries have thick walls. ! Blood transfusion should not be done without testing the blood group and Rh factor.
Last Answer : $ The blood vessels called arteries have thick walls. ! Blood transfusion should not be done without testing ... wrong D. If both As and R are wrong.
Description : What determines the sex of a child? (1) Chromosomes of the father (2) Chromosomes of the mother (3) Rh factor of the parents (4) Blood group of the father
Last Answer : (1) Chromosomes of the father Explanation: In humans and several other species of animals, the father determines the sex of the child. In the XV sex-determination system, the female-provided ovum ... X chromosome or a Y chromosome, resulting in female (XX) or male (XY) offspring, respectively.
Description : What determines the sex of a child ? (1) Chromosomes of the father (2) Chromosomes of the mother (3) Rh factor of the parents (4) Blood group of the father
Last Answer : Chromosomes of the father
Description : Sickle-cell anemia is a disease caused due to the abnormality in – (1) white blood cells (2) red blood cells (3) thrombocytes (4) blood plasma composition
Last Answer : (2) red blood cells Explanation: Sickle cell anemia (sickle cell disease) is a disorder of the blood caused by an inherited abnormal hemoglobin (the oxygencarrying protein within the red blood cells).
Description : What do you think of Senator McCain's response at the Lakeview MN rally?
Last Answer : I wish I knew who the real John McCain is. I used to respect him but now I don't. I think it's a little late for him to be calling off his attack dogs if he is, and I don't think he ... that. I think he is trying to play both sides of the fence and appease/incite his base and anyone else he can.
Description : Which of the following is a pentameric immunoglobulin and is produced first in a primary response to an antigen
Last Answer : Which of the following is a pentameric immunoglobulin and is produced first in a primary response to an antigen A. `I_(g ... ` C. `I_(g)A` D. `I_(g)E`
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the antibody response to an invading antigen? a. All antibodies are composed of one type of heavy and one type of light protein chain b. ... stimulus d. Immunoglobulins A, D, and E play an active role in the circulating humoral response
Last Answer : Answer: a Humoral defenses consist of antibody (immunoglobulin; Ig) and complement. All Ig classes (IgM, IgG, IgA, IgE, IgD) and IgG subclasses are composed of one type (M, G, A, E, D ... exist in smaller amounts in the circulation and do not appear to play a major role as host defense components
Description : A cell-coded protein that is formed in response to infection, with most animal viruses, is called (a) histone (b) antibody (c) interferon (d) antigen.
Last Answer : (c) interferon
Description : Identify the wrong statement with reference to immunity. (a) When exposed to antigen (living or dead) antibodies are produced in the host's body. It is called Active immunity . (b) When ... full response. (d) Fetus receives some antibodies from mother, it is an example for passive immunity
Last Answer : c) Active immunity is quick and gives full response.
Description : For the MN-blood group system. The frequencies of M and N alleles are 0.7 and 0.3, respectively. The expected frequency of MN-blood group bearing orga
Last Answer : For the MN-blood group system. The frequencies of M and N alleles are 0.7 and 0.3, respectively. The expected ... `42%` B. `49%` C. `9%` D. `58%`
Description : Erythroblastosis foetalis can be avoided by administering …a… to the …b… immediately after the delivery of the …c… child.
Last Answer : Erythroblastosis foetalis can be avoided by administering a to the b immediately after the delivery ... C. Anti-Rh antibodes D. Rh-antigen
Description : A child suffers from erythroblastosis foetalis if :
Last Answer : A child suffers from erythroblastosis foetalis if : A. `Rh^(+)` male & `Rh^(-)` female B. `Rh^(-)` male ... female D. `Rh^(-)` male & `Rh^(+)` female