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CBCs, 2
Chap. 34
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |