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The normal white blood cell count range is from 8000 to 12000 µl.
False
Leukocytosis can result from conditions such as infections and inflammatory diseases.
True
White blood cells are less numerous than red blood cells in the body.
True
Leukopenia refers to an increased number of white blood cells.
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Pregnancy in the final month is associated with decreased WBC levels.
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Manual counting of white blood cells is the only method used for determining WBC counts.
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Leukemia is a non-malignant condition affecting the bone marrow.
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A mild increase in white blood cells can occur after food intake and returns to normal within an hour.
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Neutrophils account for 40-50% of the total white blood cell count.
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Basophils are the most numerous type of white blood cell.
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Eosinophils have a role in protecting against infections caused by parasitic worms.
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Monocytes are the smallest type of white blood cells.
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On the day of birth, a newborn has a white blood cell count that typically ranges from 9,000 to 30,000 leukocytes.
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Lymphocytes are predominant in the blood until about 8 years of age.
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All types of white blood cells possess granules in their cytoplasm.
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Lymphocytosis refers to an increased number of neutrophils in the blood.
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