alleryStart learning →High basophil counts are associated with allergies, parasitic infections, and which endocrine state?
AHyperthyroidism
BDiabetes mellitus
CHypothyroidism
DHyperglycemia
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Hypothyroidism
1. High basophil counts accompany allergies, parasitic infections and hypothyroidism.
2. Low basophil counts run in the opposite direction, with pregnancy, stress and hyperthyroidism.
3. Hyperthyroidism therefore sits on the low side and is the deliberate trap.
4. Neither diabetes mellitus nor hyperglycemia is named among the associations, so neither can be selected on the evidence.
_Source: OpenStax Anatomy and Physiology (CC BY 4.0), Ch 18 "The Cardiovascular System: Blood", section 18.4 Leukocytes and Platelets_
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