PATHO 370 FINAL Autologous stem cell transplantation is a procedure in which A.there is a high rejection rate. B. stem cells are transferred to the patient from an HLA-matched donor. C. stem cells are transferred to the patient from an identical twin. D. stem cells are harvested from the patient and then returned to the same patient. D. stem cells are harvested from the patient and then returned to the same patient. The liver is responsible for the synthesis of coagulation factors, with the exception of part of VIII. True False True A low mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) and mean corpuscular volume (MCV) are characteristic of which type of anemia? A. Vitamin B12 deficiency B.Folate deficiency C. Iron deficiency D. Erythropoietin deficiency C. Iron deficiency Individuals diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at risk for developing numerous complications of various organs because of A.excessive production of connective tissue. B. formation of osteophytes in tissues. C. immune injury to basement membranes. D. impaired tissue oxygen transport. C. immune injury to basement membranes. The patient reports persistent pelvic pain and urinary frequency and urgency. She says the pain improves when she empties her bladder. She does not have a fever and her repeated urinalyses over the past months have been normal, although she has a history of frequent bladder infections. She also has a history of fibromyalgia and hypothyroidism. Based on her history and complaints, her symptoms are characteristic of A. neuroses. B. ureteral stone. C. neurogenic bladder. D. Interstitial cystitis D. Interstitial cystitis Normal bile is composed of A. water, electrolytes, and organic solutes. B. proteins. C. bile acids. D. phospholipids. A. water, electrolytes, and organic solutes. Parkinson disease is associated with A. demyelination of CNS neurons. B. a pyramidal nerve tract lesion. C. insufficient production of acetylcholine in the basal ganglia D. a deficiency of dopamine in the substantia nigra. D. a deficiency of dopamine in the substantia nigra. Neuromuscular disorders impair lung function primarily because of A. inflammatory events in the lung. B. secondary pneumonia. C. weak muscles of respiration. D. inactivity secondary to the disorder. C. weak muscles of respiration. After evaluation, a child's asthma is characterized as "extrinsic." This means that the asthma is A. of unknown pathogenesis. B. associated with specific allergic triggers. C. associated with respiratory infections. D. induced by psychological factors (stress). B. associated with specific allergic triggers. Glomerular disorders include A. pyelonephritis. B. obstructive uropathy. C. interstitial cystitis. D. nephrotic syndrome. D. nephrotic syndrome. Diabetes insipidus is a condition that A. results from inadequate ADH secretion.