The Primary Mechanism in the Development of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

question 25

Multiple Choice

The primary mechanism in the development of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is

• A) destruction of platelets by lymphocytic antibodies.
• B) destruction of malignant cells through radiation or chemotherapy.
• C) formation of heparin antibodies.
• D) damage to the endothelium.

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Definitions:

Interaction

The effect of two or more variables combined that is different from the effect of the variables individually.

Two-way Factor ANOVA

A statistical method that evaluates the effect of two independent variables on a dependent variable simultaneously, considering interactions between factors.

Cells

The basic structural, functional, and biological units of all known living organisms, serving as the building blocks of life.

Two-way Factor ANOVA

A statistical method used to determine the effect of two nominal predictor variables on a continuous outcome variable.