Asked by April Valdepenas on Sep 24, 2024
If your differential white blood cell count contained 60% neutrophils, what could you conclude?
A) That you have an excess of neutrophils
B) That you might have a fungal infection
C) That you have a deficiency of neutrophils
D) That you might have an autoimmune disease
E) That you have a normal percentage of neutrophils
Differential White Blood Cell Count
A test quantifying the percentage of different types of white blood cells present in the blood.
Neutrophils
A type of white blood cell that plays an essential role in the immune system by engulfing and destroying pathogens.
Fungal Infection
An infection caused by a fungus, which can affect the skin, nails, or internal organs, leading to a variety of symptoms.
- Comprehend the attributes and roles of various white blood cell types.
- Identify the biological states that influence the density of cells in the blood.
- Understand the significance of atypical white blood cell counts for disease diagnosis.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the attributes and roles of various white blood cell types.
- Identify the biological states that influence the density of cells in the blood.
- Understand the significance of atypical white blood cell counts for disease diagnosis.