When a protein exists in mono-, di- and tri-phosphorylated forms. The difference of a couple of phosphate groups has no significant effect on the overall relative molecular mass of the protein, hence a single band on SDS gels, but the small charge difference introduced on each molecule can be detected by

#Question id: 10964

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

A patient visits his dentist, who notices a sore on the patient’s lip. The sore was unusual in that there was no pain or drainage from the sore. The patient was subsequently admitted to the hospital with a violent shaking chill. His lab values were Hct 30%, platelets 400,000/μl, WBC 4200/μl, 68% lymphocytes, and 20% neutrophils. What is the diagnosis of this patient?

#Question id: 10965

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Which of the following is a TRUE statement?

#Question id: 10966

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

A couple requests blood typing of their 2-year-old child (father AB, Rh-negative; mother B, Rhnegative). Results of hemagglutination assays of the child’s blood are shown in the next figure. Which of the following conclusions concerning the child’s parentage is valid?

#Question id: 10967

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

A 21-year-old female, blood type B, is undergoing surgery. Her platelet count is 75,000/μl. She will need platelet infusions before and during surgery. Which of the following blood types would be used to collect platelets that are compatible with the patient?

#Question id: 10968

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Which of the following is TRUE concerning erythroblastosis fetalis (hemolytic disease of the newborn, HDN)?

#Question id: 10969

#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Which of the following will result in a transfusion reaction? Assume that the patient has never had a transfusion.