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Histocompatibility Antigens in Transplantation
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Histocompatibility Antigens in Transplantation

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What is the primary biological function of the HLA system?

  • To induce autoimmune diseases
  • To facilitate organ transplantation
  • To cause drug hypersensitivity reactions
  • To protect the body from pathogens and malignancy (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a potential detrimental effect of the HLA system at the individual level?

  • Protection from infectious diseases (correct)
  • Drug hypersensitivity reactions
  • Multiple autoimmune diseases
  • Transplant rejection
  • Which of the following HLA-associated diseases is NOT mentioned in the text?

  • Celiac disease
  • Parkinson's disease (correct)
  • Narcolepsy
  • Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
  • What is the primary purpose of crossmatching against donor cells in the transplantation process?

    <p>To detect sensitization to HLA antigens in the recipient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method of HLA typing mentioned in the text?

    <p>Genetic sequencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of identifying donor-specific antibodies in the recipient during the transplantation process?

    <p>To determine the level of sensitization in the recipient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the HLA system is NOT true?

    <p>It is not associated with any autoimmune diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of donor searches in the transplantation process?

    <p>To identify suitable HSCT donors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a potential application of an HLA laboratory in 2024?

    <p>Development of new HLA typing technologies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following HLA-associated conditions is NOT mentioned in the text?

    <p>Multiple sclerosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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