A patient comes in with a parasitic worm infection. Which of the following blood cell count would you likely see increased?

a) Basophils
b) eosinophils
c) Erythrocytes
d) neutrophils


Answer: b) eosinophils

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The microscopic modifications on the lumen surfaces of epithelial cells in the small intestine are known as ____.

a) villi b) rugae c) plica circularis d) microvilli

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This hormone promotes proliferation of the functional layer of the endometrium

A) progesterone B) LH C) estrogen D) FSH

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A vasodilator causes a decrease in local blood flow at a capillary bed.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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