This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: What type of white blood cell increases in response to viral infections? a. Neutrophils b. ... (Read 124 times)

clmills979

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 551
What type of white blood cell increases in response to viral infections?
 
  a. Neutrophils
  b. Eosinophils
  c. Lymphocytes
  d. Monocytes

Question 2

What term is used to describe a white blood cell (WBC) count that is above normal values?
 
  a. Leukocytosis
  b. Leukopenia
  c. Neutropenia
  d. Polycythemia



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

verrinzo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 346
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
See Table 17-2 for a list of the normal differential counts in the adult patient and common causes for elevation of each cell type.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Elevation of the WBC count is known as leukocytosis.




clmills979

  • Member
  • Posts: 551
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Excellent


amandanbreshears

  • Member
  • Posts: 320
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

Once thought to have neurofibromatosis, Joseph Merrick (also known as "the elephant man") is now, in retrospect, thought by clinical experts to have had Proteus syndrome. This endocrine disease causes continued and abnormal growth of the bones, muscles, skin, and so on and can become completely debilitating with severe deformities occurring anywhere on the body.

Did you know?

A good example of polar molecules can be understood when trying to make a cake. If water and oil are required, they will not mix together. If you put them into a measuring cup, the oil will rise to the top while the water remains on the bottom.

Did you know?

Only 12 hours after an egg cell is fertilized by a sperm cell, the egg cell starts to divide. As it continues to divide, it moves along the fallopian tube toward the uterus at about 1 inch per day.

Did you know?

Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library