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nelaaney

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on: Aug 20, 2018
A patient with severe cirrhosis of the liver has received a new liver. He is post op 3 months and is rejecting. Through what main mechanism has this occurred?
 a. the complement cells reject the host T cells
  b. vasculature to the new organ has not been optimal
  c. there was insufficient immunosuppressive therapy
  d. antibody to minor histocompatibility antigens

Question 2

Which of the following unlikely to delay healing?)
 a. infection
  b. poor blood flow
  c. mobility
  d. dehydration


peilian

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c


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