Author Question: Which of the following is true of plasma cells? a. Express pan-B cell markers b. Express ... (Read 88 times)

cherise1989 · **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

Carissamariew · **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.