In the Normal Course of a Hepatitis B Virus Infection

question 37

Multiple Choice

In the normal course of a hepatitis B virus infection, what is the order of appearance of the following markers in serum? 1. Hepatitis B surface antigen
2) Hepatitis B early antigen
3) Anti- hepatitis B surface antigen
4) Anti- hepatitis B early antigen
5) Anti- hepatitis B core antigen

• A)1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• B)1, 2, 5, 4, 3
• C)2, 1, 4, 3, 5
• D)2, 1, 3, 4, 5

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Definitions:

Merkel Disks

Specialized nerve endings in the skin that respond to light touch, contributing to the sensation of texture and pressure.

Meissner Corpuscles

Special nerve cells located in the skin that detect sensations of gentle touch.

Temperature Perception

The sensory detection and interpretation of changes in external and internal temperature by the body.

Cold Receptors

Specialized nerve receptors in the skin that detect cold temperatures and signal this information to the brain.