Which of the Following Would Be Increased on a Serum

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be increased on a serum analysis and indicative of a malignant neoplasm of bone marrow?

• A) overproduction of immunoglobulins
• B) human leukocyte antigen
• C) serum phosphorus
• D) serum urate

---

Definitions:

Immune Response

The immune response is the body's defensive reaction to substances or organisms that are identified as foreign or harmful.

B Cell

Type of lymphocyte responsible for antibody-mediated immunity.

T Cell

Thymus-derived lymphocyte of immunologic importance; it is of long life and is responsible for cell-mediated immunity.

Antigen Processing

The breakdown of antigens into peptides that can be presented on the cell surface to T cells by MHC molecules, crucial for initiating an immune response.