A condition occurs where the number of basophils in the blood drastically decreases. Which of the following would directly result from the loss of basophils?
A) Bacteria and fungi would not be phagocytized and removed from an infected tissue.
B) Tumors and microorganisms would not be directly attacked by T cells.
C) Increased susceptibility to parasitic infections and loss of allergic responses would occur.
D) Wound areas won't produce an inflammatory reaction and attract an immune response from defensive leukocytes.
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Q1: The formed elements in the blood are
A)mostly
Q2: "Formed elements" are
A)sodium and potassium.
B)blood cells and
Q3: Heme released from hemoglobin in aged red
Q5: The familiar brown color of human feces
Q6: The biconcave cells in blood that lack
Q7: The normal white blood cell count is
Q8: Vitamin B₁₂ is poorly absorbed in the
Q9: A primary function of lymphocytes is to
A)phagocytize
Q10: Leukopenia is a disorder resulting from conditions
Q11: Hematocrit is
A)the percent of red blood cells
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