Cold-Reactive Alloantibodies Can Be Identified by Testing Plasma Against Panels

question 14

Multiple Choice

Cold-reactive alloantibodies can be identified by testing plasma against panels of cells with known

• A)antibodies
• B)genes
• C)microorganisms
• D)phenotypes

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Definitions:

Thyroxine-binding Protein

A plasma protein that transports thyroxine, a hormone responsible for regulating metabolism, throughout the bloodstream.

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in the blood.

Serum Levels

The concentration of substances in the clear liquid portion of the blood after coagulation.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the adrenal cortex to release corticosteroid hormones.