Histology Question Set 1

A 14-year-old male presents with a recurrent cough to the outpatient clinic. This was the fourth attack in the last 4 months. Cough is associated with yellow sputum. Previous episodes were subsided with antibiotics. The chest X-ray reveals a cardiac apex on the right side. High-resolution CT confirmed the presence of bronchiectasis. Which of the following is most likely impaired?

A newborn is present with severe tachypnea, grunting, and nasal flaring. It is preliminarily diagnosed with respiratory distress syndrome. Which of the following cells are responsible for the present situation?

A 34-year-old male presents to the emergency department with an episode of seizure. He recently went for trekking and cave exploring. He complains of severe dystonia and is extremely fearful of drinking water. On examination, he shows choleriform movements and myoclonus. Which of the following is most likely present in this person?

A 75-year-old male was brought by his daughter as he is having increased incidences of forgetting things. Her daughter said that he becomes increasingly frustrated searching for his glasses and keys most of the time. He was helped out a couple of times in the supermarket for forgetting the way out. He recently lost his driving license when he was spotted by the cops driving in the wrong direction on the interstate. Abnormal functioning of which of the following results in the present condition of this patient?

A 6-year-old child presents with bleeding gums. On examination, there are petechiae and ecchymoses on the trunk. His right leg shows a healing wound, which he sustained while playing in the park three weeks ago. Which of the following is most likely deficient in this child?

A 15-year-old male presents with exertional dyspnea. Auscultation shows the presence of displaced left ventricular impulse, wide pulse pressure and diastolic murmur at the aortic region. Split lamp examination shows the presence of upward and outward displacement of the lens. Which of the following is most likely deficient in this person?

A 45-year-old male was present with the presence of multiple blisters in the trunk. The oral cavity is normal. Autoantibodies to which of the following has resulted in the present scenario?