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What are human leukocyte antigens (HLA) responsible for?
What are human leukocyte antigens (HLA) responsible for?
- Aiding in digestion
- Regulating body temperature
- Controlling muscle movement
- Facilitating interactions between immune cells (correct)
What is tissue typing?
What is tissue typing?
- A procedure to test compatibility of tissues between donor and recipient (correct)
- A procedure to measure the size of the donor and recipient's tissues
- A procedure to identify blood type of the donor and recipient
- A procedure to determine the age of the donor and recipient
What can happen if HLA from the donor is recognized as different by the recipient's immune system?
What can happen if HLA from the donor is recognized as different by the recipient's immune system?
- An immune response against the donor tissues can be triggered (correct)
- The donor's tissues become stronger
- The recipient's blood type changes
- The recipient's tissues multiply rapidly
What can lead to the development of anti-HLA donor-specific antibodies (DSAs)?
What can lead to the development of anti-HLA donor-specific antibodies (DSAs)?
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What are donor-specific antibodies (DSAs) strongly associated with?
What are donor-specific antibodies (DSAs) strongly associated with?
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