A total WBC count and a differential WBC count have been ordered for Mrs. Johnson. What information is obtained from the differential count that the total count does not provide?
What will be an ideal response
The differential count determines the relative proportion of individual leukocyte types (a valuable diagnostic tool). The total WBC count indicates an increase or decrease in number of WBCs.
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A) abduct B) also flex C) extend D) adduct
The outer covering of connective tissue that wraps around a peripheral nerve is called ________
A) perineurium B) epineurium C) endoneurium D) myelin
Which of the following is NOT an essential amino acid?
A. Leucine B. Lysine C. Valine D. Proline
The only place in the body where blood vessels can be viewed directly is the ________.
A. conjunctiva B. sclera C. optic chiasm D. retina E. cornea