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clmills979

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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



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verrinzo

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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.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


CAPTAINAMERICA

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