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shenderson6

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What is a primary disadvantage of transfusing umbilical cord blood as a source of HSCs?
 
  a. The risk of viral infection is high.
  b. It needs to be frozen soon after collection.
  c. Complications are associated with the collection.
  d. The number of stem cells is usually insufficient for an adult transplant.

Question 2

One disadvantage of using autologous stem cells for treatment in a leukemia patient is:
 
  a. The graft-versus-leukemia effect is not possible.
  b. There is increased risk for graft-versus-host disease.
  c. There is not a need for immunosuppression.
  d. The yield of stem cells is low.



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A




shenderson6

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


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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