Which Diagnostic Exam Can Indicate Whether There Are Abnormal Cells

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which diagnostic exam can indicate whether there are abnormal cells in the bone marrow?

• A) Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
• B) Lumbar puncture
• C) X-ray
• D) Lymph node biopsy

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Definitions:

Receptor

A protein molecule that receives and responds to chemical signals, such as hormones or neurotransmitters, affecting cell function.

Axon

A slim, elongated extension of a neuron that generally transmits electrical signals away from the cell body of the nerve cell.

Soma

In biology, the body of an organism as distinct from its reproductive cells; in psychology, it represents the body as perceived from within.

Depolarization

A reduction in the difference in electric charge across a cell membrane, leading to the activation of nerve or muscle cells.