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What is the primary biological function of the HLA system?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary purpose of crossmatching against donor cells in the transplantation process?
Which of the following is NOT a method of HLA typing mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a method of HLA typing mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of identifying donor-specific antibodies in the recipient during the transplantation process?
What is the primary purpose of identifying donor-specific antibodies in the recipient during the transplantation process?
Which of the following statements about the HLA system is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about the HLA system is NOT true?
What is the primary purpose of donor searches in the transplantation process?
What is the primary purpose of donor searches in the transplantation process?
Which of the following is NOT a potential application of an HLA laboratory in 2024?
Which of the following is NOT a potential application of an HLA laboratory in 2024?
Which of the following HLA-associated conditions is NOT mentioned in the text?
Which of the following HLA-associated conditions is NOT mentioned in the text?
