The Primary Uses of Flow Cytometry in the Evaluation of Hematologic

question 18

Multiple Choice

The primary uses of flow cytometry in the evaluation of hematologic disorders are to:

• A) Detect the presence of clonality and diagnose and classify malignant lymphomas and leukemias
• B) Classify anemias associated with defective hemoglobin synthesis
• C) Identify specific genetic rearrangements
• D) Detect chromosomal alterations

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Definitions:

Muscarinic Receptors

A type of receptor found in various body tissues, responding to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, involved in parasympathetic nervous system responses.

Atropine

A medication used to treat certain types of nerve agent and pesticide poisonings, and to decrease saliva production during surgery, among other uses.

Pupil Dilation

The widening of the pupil, which can occur in response to decreased light exposure or emotional arousal, to allow more light into the eye.

Parasympathetic Ganglia

Clusters of neurons in the parasympathetic nervous system that regulate bodily functions to conserve energy and maintain homeostasis.