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Nonmalignant Disorders of Leukocytes
Clinical Medicine Test 6
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Graduate
11/25/2010

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What is the major function of neutrophils?
Definition
rapid response to kill microbial invaders
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neutrophilia is defined as neutrophil number of what?
Definition
>10,000
Term
neutropenia is defined as?
Definition
<1,800 neutrophils
Term
what is the most common cause of neutropenia?
Definition
drug induced
Term
What do viral infections often cause?
Definition
mild neutropenia
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Where is most of the circulating histamine made?
Definition
basophils
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Reactive lympocytosis is most commonly seen with what?
Definition
viral infections
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Most lymphocytopenia is caused by a reduction of what?
Definition
T lymphocytes
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