Which of the following are elevated with TB?
a. neutrophils c. monocytes
b. lymphocytes d. eosinophils
C
Monocytes are increased in some protozoan and rickettsial infections as well as with tuberculosis.
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1. Exposure to drugs and alcohol has been associated with psychiatric disorders. 2. Early psychological trauma may create deficits or abnormalities in brain structure. 3. The child's genetically determined attributes and life experiences interact to influence mental health outcomes. 4. The feedback mechanism appears dysfunctional, creating neurotoxic effects on brain development and function.