MCQ IN MEDICINE

Detailed explanation-1: -A lowered level of immunity is called immunosuppression. Certain diseases, including cancer, and certain treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, can cause some people to have immunosuppression.

Detailed explanation-2: -Definition. Leukocytosis is an elevation in the absolute WBC count (>10, 000 cells/L). Leukopenia is a reduction in the WBC count (<3500 cells/L).

Detailed explanation-3: -Abstract. Leukopenia is an abnormal reduction of circulating white blood cells, especially the granulocytes. The term leukopenia is often used interchangeably with neutropenia.

Detailed explanation-4: -White blood cells are the soldiers that constitute the immune system of the human body. In leukopenia there is a diminished white blood cell count. When this happens, the immunity is severely weakened and the individual is at a greater risk of infections.