BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS
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T/F:Leukocytosis is when the WBC count is above 11, 000 cells/mm^3
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Leukocytosis is the broad term for an elevated white blood cell (WBC) count, typically above 11.0x10^9/L, on a peripheral blood smear collection. The exact value of WBC elevation can vary slightly between laboratories depending on their ‘upper limits of normal’ as identified by their reference ranges.
Detailed explanation-2: -A high white blood cell count is called leukocytosis, which is generally diagnosed when white blood cell levels exceed 11, 000/L. This occurs when the immune system is stimulated in some way. Causes of high white blood cell counts include: Infections, such as bacterial infections.
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