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lindiwe

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on: Jun 25, 2018
What is the main reason for using an allogeneic stem cell transplant?
 
  a. Cadaver cells are not suitable because of the patient's cytokine treatment.
  b. Adequate numbers are achieved with this type of transplantation.
  c. Highly incompatible tissues are found with the other types of transplantation.
  d. The disease process involves the patient's own stem cells preventing autologous transplant.

Question 2

Which of the following diseases can be treated with an allogeneic transplant?
 
  a. Hodgkin lymphoma
  b. Solid organ tumors
  c. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
  d. Acute leukemia


memslove

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

Correct Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: D


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