A cord-blood transplant involves obtaining the stem cells to transplant into the diseased patient from
a) the spermatic cord of a donor's testes.
b) the spinal cord of the patient.
c) the umbilical cord of a donor shortly after birth.
d) the irradiated bone marrow of the patient.
e) the spinal cord of an aborted fetus.
c
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Of the ligaments associated with the vertebral column, the ligament seen most posteriorly on sagittal MR images below the level of the cervical region is the _________________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
A technique called video skull-face superimposition was used to identify ________
A) Josef Mengele B) Tutankhamen, "King Tut" C) Both A and B D) None of the above
Which condition is caused by roundworm infection and characterized by a dramatic accumulation of fluid, especially in the extremities?
A. Sickle cell disease B. Elephantiasis C. Lymphadenopathy D. Lymphadenitis E. Lymphoma
A person with type B blood
A. has antigen A. B. has anti-A antibodies . C. will have a transfusion reaction if given type B blood. D. has anti-B antibodies. E. can receive type A blood.