How is hemolytic disease of the newborn prevented?
A) immunizing a woman against Rh factor prior to pregnancy
B) administering anti-IgG antibodies during pregnancy
C) treating with cytokines to prevent B cell activation late in pregnancy
D) administering anti-Rh IgG late in pregnancy and after pregnancy ends
E) treating with glucocorticoids throughout pregnancy
D
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The pathological disorders associated with type I diabetes results from the inability to
A. produce pancreatic insulin. B. counteract rises in blood glucose levels. C. counteract drops in blood glucose levels. D. produce pancreatic insulin to counteract rises in blood glucose levels. E. produce pancreatic insulin to counteract drops in blood glucose levels.
Cells that can break down bone matrix by secreting enzymes and acids are called ________
a. osteocytes b. osteoclasts c. marrow d. osteoblasts
Which tissue is striated and can rapidly contract, producing voluntary movements?
a. skeletal muscle b. smooth muscle c. bone tissue d. cardiac muscle e. adipose tissue
These antibodies stay attached to the B cell's plasma membrane and serve as receptors for binding with antigen or complement
a. IgA b. IgG c. IgM d. IgE e. Both IgE and IgA