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CBCs, 2
Chap. 34
Question | Answer |
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Increase in Lymphocytes represents what? | chronic or viral infection |
Increase in Monocytes represents what? | 2nd line of defense against acute infection; chronic inflammatory dissorders |
Increase in Eosinophils represents what? | allergic reactions or use of steriods |
Increase in Basophils represents what? | Leukemia (mast cells) |
Increase in WBC | Leukocyosis, infection |
Increase in RBC | Liver disease, alcolholism, pernicious anemia |
Increase in Hematocrit | Polycythemia, Dehydration, Burns |
Increase in Platelet count | Malignant tumors, polycythemia vera |
Increase in Neutrophils | Stress, Acute infection |