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cherise1989

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is true of plasma cells?
 
  a. Express pan-B cell markers
  b. Express surface immunoglobulin
  c. Express cytoplasmic immunoglobulin
  d. Express pan-T cell markers

Question 2

The strongest risk factor for development of a lymphoproliferative disorders is:
 
  a. Age 15 to 34 years
  b. Altered immune function
  c. Female sex
  d. Cytomegalovirus infection in childhood


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Carissamariew

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Plasma cells are terminally differentiated B cells that express cytoplasmic but not surface immunoglobulin. They are negative for pan-B cell markers.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Patients with altered immune function have the strongest risk factor for development of a lymphoproliferative disorder. This includes patients who are immunocompromised and those with autoimmune disease.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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