Which of the following is true of plasma cells? a. Express ...

[cherise1989]

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

[Carissamariew]

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.

[cherise1989]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[billybob123]

Great answer, keep it coming