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Nate had a bone marrow transplant, and after several tests it was confirmed that he had abnormally high levels of white blood cells. Which disease will the patient most likely be diagnosed with?

A
multiple sclerosis
B
adenoiditis
C
leukemia
D
rheumatoid arthritis
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Kory has abnormally high levels of cytotoxic T-cells circulating in his blood. What is the most likely cause of this condition?

A
a viral infection
B
inflamed skin
C
high blood pressure
D
lymph nodes filtering lymph
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Which statement best compares an echocardiogram and a Doppler flow study?

A
Both are used to evaluate chemicals produced by the heart.
B
Both involve the removal and testing of heart tissue.
C
Both utilize sounds waves to produce images of the heart.
D
Both require doctors to analyze electrical impulses produced by the heart.
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Patients with arrhythmia typically receive which treatments?

A
an ICD or a pacemaker
B
a CABG or a pacemaker
C
an ICD or a stent
D
a stent or a vascular graft
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A patient has severe combined immunodeficiency. Which best explains why the patient cannot benefit from immunizations to treat the disease?

A
Immunizations are used to provoke genetic immunity, so they will not work for acquired diseases.
B
Immunizations are used to provoke acquired immunity, so they will not work for genetic diseases.
C
Immunizations are used to treat retroviruses, and severe combined immunodeficiency is a cancer.
D
Immunizations are used to treat cancers, and severe combined immunodeficiency is a retrovirus.
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Which best describes a difference between a spinal fusion and a laminectomy?

A
Spinal fusion is a diagnostic procedure, and a laminectomy is a treatment.
B
Spinal fusion involves the spine, and a laminectomy involves the skull.
C
Spinal fusion requires surgery, and a laminectomy does not.
D
Spinal fusion joins vertebrae, and a laminectomy removes a portion of a vertebra.
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The diagram shows which structure of the nervous system?

Question illustration
A
the meninges
B
a vertebra
C
a neuron
D
the cerebellum
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Which statement best compares the aorta and the pulmonary vein?

A
Both structures control the flow of blood.
B
Both structures are involved in transporting oxygenated blood.
C
Both structures separate the left and right atrium.
D
Both structures carry plasma back into general circulation.
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How are amniocentesis and spinal taps similar?

A
Both involve withdrawal of fluids for testing.
B
Both are treatments for viral infections.
C
Both involve taking images of body regions.
D
Both are treatments for nervous system disorders.
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The diagram shows components of the lymphatic system.

Question illustration
A
W
B
X
C
Y
D
Z
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Sydney suffered an injury to her cerebrum. What is she at most risk for?

A
memory loss
B
withdrawal symptoms
C
balance issues
D
reduced muscle tone
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Katrina has low levels of leukocytes in her body. Which is most likely her health concern?

A
severe illness due to inability to fight against foreign invaders
B
dangerous loss of blood due to inability to stop bleeding
C
organ damage due to lack of oxygenated blood in body
D
heart attack due to partially blocked vena cava
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Which describes the main function of the pupil?

A
giving the eye its color
B
helping the cornea focus light
C
letting light into the eye
D
keeping the eye moist
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Hector visits his doctor because lately he has been losing his balance when doing simple activities, such as walking. Hector most likely has problems with which structure?

A
tympanic membrane
B
vestibular system
C
ossicles
D
pinna

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