What are the most likely matches for a bone marrow transplant to ...

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What are the most likely matches for a bone marrow transplant to a 10-year-old with leukemia? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Uncle
  b. Self
  c. Mother
  d. Brother
  e. Sister
  f.
  Father

Question 2

From which location would the bone marrow sample come in the aspiration of a 25-year-old patient?
 
  a. Sternum
  b. Posterior superior iliac crest
  c. Posterior iliac crest
  d. Femur

[milbourne11]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, D, E
Specimens from twins, siblings, or self (autologous) while in remission are preferred.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The preferred site for bone marrow aspiration puncture in adults is the posterior iliac crest.

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Excellent

[blakcmamba]

Gracias!