Which of the following abbreviations is a blood test for inflammation in the body?
a. ESR
b. HCT
c. WBC
d. CBC
a
Explanation:
a. ESR: correct; it stands for "erythrocyte sedimentation rate"
b. HCT: stands for "hematocrit"
c. WBC: stands for "white blood cell"
d. CBC: stands for "complete blood count"
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