Week 2 Study Guide

What can an embolus that leaves the left ventricle potentially cause?

Peripheral edema is a result of arterial thrombosis.

What is athero-sclerosis primarily characterized by?

An embolus that leaves the right ventricle can lead to _______.

Match the terms to their correct definitions:

Which of the following is a key advantage of allogenic bone marrow transplant over autologous bone marrow transplant?

Aplastic anemia leads to increased production of red blood cells.

What hormone do kidneys produce that stimulates red blood cell production?

Iron deficiency leads to _____ color, microcytic red blood cells, and low MCV.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of aplastic anemia?

Carbon dioxide is primarily transported in the blood in the form of bicarbonate ion.

Pernicious anemia is caused by a lack of _____ factor.

Match the following anemias with their causes:

What is the primary gene implicated in inhibiting apoptotic cell death in CML?

CML cells are immature compared to AML cells.

Name one symptom commonly associated with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.

Multiple Myeloma mainly affects __________ tissue.

Which treatment is NOT considered effective for Multiple Myeloma?

Match the following diseases with their key features:

Allogenic bone marrow transplantation is a treatment option for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.

What type of cells does Hairy Cell Leukemia primarily affect?

The excessive production of __________ antibodies is a hallmark of Multiple Myeloma.

Which of the following is a common symptom of Hairy Cell Leukemia?

What percentage of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) cases are due to malignant transformation of T-cells?

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia primarily affects adults, with children being less commonly diagnosed.

Name two common symptoms of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

The abnormality associated with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) is found on the __________ chromosome.

Match the types of leukemia with their common characteristics:

Which treatment options are indicated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)?

The prognosis for children diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is poor, with a 5-year prognosis of only 30 to 50%.

Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) primarily affects __________ cells.

Hemophilia is an acquired coagulation disorder.

What type of hypersensitivity is primarily mediated by IgE antibodies?

Which of the following is NOT a compensation mechanism for reduced oxygen-carrying capacity?

Type II hypersensitivity reactions occur within hours after exposure to the antigen.

What is the primary deficiency in Hemophilia A?

Vitamin K deficiency in newborns can lead to ______, bleeding from the umbilicus, and hematuria.

Name one example of a Type III hypersensitivity reaction.

The primary cells involved in Type IV hypersensitivity are ______.

Match the following conditions with their corresponding lab results.

Match the following hypersensitivity types with their characteristics:

Which of the following conditions is an example of a Type IV hypersensitivity reaction?

Type III hypersensitivity reactions involve the activation of complement by an antigen-antibody complex.

What type of cells are transformed in the majority of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) cases?

The allergic reaction in Type I hypersensitivity typically occurs within ______ minutes after exposure.

Which of the following is a common feature of cytotoxic hypersensitivity (Type II)?