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lracut11

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Which of the following conditions is not paired with the correct autoantibody?
 
  a. Infectious mononucleosis / autoanti-i
  b. WAIHA / autoanti-K
  c. CAD / autoanti-I
  d. PCH / autoanti-P

Question 2

What is the purpose of the HMP shunt, and why is it important?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Its purpose is to maintain an adequate concentration of glutathione, which is responsible for protecting the erythrocyte against oxidants.




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