Serum from Chris, the Snake Handler, Agglutinated Sheep Red Blood

question 8

Multiple Choice

Serum from Chris, the snake handler, agglutinated sheep red blood cells but after absorption with either guinea pig kidney or bovine erythrocytes, it did not agglutinate the sheep red blood cells. The serum gave a positive result in the Acceava for infectious mononucleosis. Chris has

• A)infectious mononucleosis
• B)syphilis
• C)serum sickness antibodies
• D)Forssman antibodies

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Definitions:

Neutrons

Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom with no electrical charge and a mass roughly equal to that of protons.

Protons

Positively charged particles located within an atom's nucleus, contributing to the atom's mass and defining the element's atomic number.

pH Scale

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, ranging from 0 to 14.

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong, corrosive acid that is a component of gastric juice in the stomach, aiding in digestion and sterilizing ingested food.