This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What is a primary disadvantage of transfusing umbilical cord blood as a source of HSCs? a. The ... (Read 44 times)

shenderson6

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 573
on: Jun 25, 2018
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

huda

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 304
Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A


shenderson6

  • Member
  • Posts: 573
Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent

dantucker

  • Member
  • Posts: 346
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.

Did you know?

Inotropic therapy does not have a role in the treatment of most heart failure patients. These drugs can make patients feel and function better but usually do not lengthen the predicted length of their lives.

Did you know?

Signs and symptoms of a drug overdose include losing consciousness, fever or sweating, breathing problems, abnormal pulse, and changes in skin color.

Did you know?

Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).

Did you know?

Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system destroys its own healthy tissues. When this occurs, white blood cells cannot distinguish between pathogens and normal cells.

Margination, diapedesis, and chemotaxis of white blood cells Margination, diapedesis, and chemotaxis of white blood cells
Patient conditions not appropriate for elctronic blood pressure measurement Patient conditions not appropriate for elctronic blood pressure measurement
Functions of white blood cells. Functions of white blood cells.
Milk is essential source of calcium Milk is essential source of calcium
Functions and Properties of Blood Functions and Properties of Blood
Protection of the Spinal Cord Protection of the Spinal Cord
Video: Glomerubular filtrate rate -pressures that affect GFR and net filtration pressure

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library