You notice on your patient's complete blood count (CBC) that she has a very low basophil count. Which statement best describes this abnormal result?
A) This is a common side effect of rheumatoid arthritis.
B) Sickle cell anemia may have inhibited basophil production.
C) The basophils may have been killed by a flu virus.
D) This may be due to an acute allergic reaction.
E) It can be an indication of a microbial infection.
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Q1: Which white blood cell is a non-
Q2: Which chemical forms the meshwork of the
Q3: In activated platelets, arachidonic acid is converted
Q4: B cells and T cells fall under
Q5: Thrombin plays a direct role in
A)the production
Q7: Which white blood cell is a phagocyte
Q8: Which chemical formed from arachidonic acid facilitates
Q9: What type of leukocyte secretes heparin?
A)neutrophils
B)basophils
C)lymphocyte
D)eosinophils
E)monocytes
Q11: A majority of the protein present within
Q30: Which of the following leukocytes has cytoplasmic
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