What is the most common pathophysiologic process that triggers aplastic anemia (AA)?
a. Autoimmune disease against hematopoiesis by activated cytotoxic T (Tc) cells
b. Malignancy of the bone marrow in which unregulated proliferation of erythrocytes crowd out other blood cells
c. Autoimmune disease against hematopoiesis by activated immunoglobulins
d. Inherited genetic disorder with recessive X-linked transmission
Answer: a. Autoimmune disease against hematopoiesis by activated cytotoxic T (Tc) cells
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A) True B) False
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1. Herbs which are yang in nature
2. Herbs that are yin in nature
3. Ginger
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