A 14 Year Old Boy Suffered from a Splinter in His

question 5

Multiple Choice

A 14 year old boy suffered from a splinter in his right finger,which became infected and inflamed.A large lymph node was found near his elbow,which his mother insisted must be removed.A representative section from the enlarged lymph node is shown at right in the accompanying photomicrograph,along with a normal lymph node that was removed at the same time.Which one of the following is the best diagnosis for the abnormal lymph node?

• A)Diffuse large B cell lymphoma
• B)Follicular hyperplasia
• C)Follicular lymphoma
• D)Hodgkin's lymphoma
• E)Metastatic carcinoma

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Definitions:

Peripheral Nervous

Part of the nervous system consisting of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for connecting the CNS to limbs and organs.

Organized Network

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Nervous System

The network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, overseeing both voluntary actions and automatic functions.

Genetically Programmed

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