Acquired chronic pure red cell aplasia is a rare disorder encountered in association with several autoimmune disorders. What does the mechanism appear to be?
a. B cell-mediated immunosuppression of neutrophils
b. T cell-mediated immunosuppression of erythropoiesis
c. Cytokine-mediated immunosuppression of erythropoiesis
d. Increased serum erythropoietin
Correct Answer: B
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Letter J designates the ________, which contain the bronchial trees and alveoli.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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