An oncologist has ordered a bone marrow biopsy for a client and is explaining the reasons for the test and what the client might expect during the test
Which of the following explanations best reflects an aspect of a bone marrow biopsy?
A)
"I'll take a sample of your bone marrow from your breastbone or your spine."
B)
"I will be harvesting a sample of your stem cells for examination."
C)
"I need a more accurate count of your blood components than normal blood work is able to provide."
D)
"I need to get samples of the types of blood cells that your body is producing."
Ans:
D
Feedback:
Bone marrow biopsy can be used to detect abnormal cell production and gain samples. A sample would be taken most likely from the iliac crest, and the biopsy would not focus on pluripotent stem cells. Bone marrow biopsy is not used for simple quantification of blood cellular components.
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