BMTCN Test C questions with correct answers

Myeloid progenitors give rise to which of the following types of cells during hematopoiesis? A. NK cells B. Plasma Cells C. Erythrocytes D. T lymphocytes CORRECT ANSWER D. T lymphocytes Myeloid progenitors give rise to erythrocytes Which of the following would be an optimal donor choice for a 26-year-old Caucasian male with acute myeloid leukemia? A. A 35-year-old mother of four B. A 30-year-old male with a body mass index of 25 C. The patient's 14-year-old brother D. The patient's 55-year-old uncle with hypertension CORRECT ANSWER B. A 30-year-old male with a body mass index of 25 Ideal donor would be a young male with a heavier weight Which of the following is a disadvantage of using bone marrow as a stem cell source? A. Requires hospital admission for the donor B. Longer time to engraftment C. Increased risk of GVHD