Why Is It Essential That Irradiated Blood Components Be Used

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why is it essential that irradiated blood components be used in bone marrow transplant recipients?

• A) Irradiation counteracts the effects of neutrophil toxicity.
• B) Bone marrow recipients demonstrate hyperimmunity to lymphocytes.
• C) Bone marrow recipients are on immunosuppressive therapy.
• D) None of the above

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