Meghan thinks she has an abscessed tooth (a bacterial infection). If she does, what type of white blood cell would you expect to see in elevated numbers in a differential count?

A) basophils
B) monocytes
C) eosinophils
D) lymphocytes
E) neutrophils


E) neutrophils

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Which of the following occurs during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep?

A. A person begins to relax and feels drowsy. B. A person falls into light sleep. C. The muscles are paralyzed, and body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate and respiratory rate increase. D. The muscles relax, and body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate fall. E. The muscles are very relaxed and body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate, and respiratory rate are at their lowest levels.

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The potential space between the parietal and visceral pleura is the ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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What is the oxygen-binding protein found in erythrocytes?

A) beta globulin B) albumin C) hemoglobin D) gamma globulin

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Which term best describes the function of blood when considering the presence of carbon dioxide and endocrine hormones?

A. Prevention B. Regulation C. Protection D. Transportation

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