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ALeukocytosis
BLeukopenia
CLymphopenia
DThrombosis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Leukopenia
1. Leukopenia is the condition in which too few leukocytes are produced.
2. If it is pronounced, the individual may be unable to ward off disease.
3. Leukocytosis is the opposite, an excessive proliferation of leukocytes.
4. Thrombosis is excessive clot formation and has nothing to do with leukocyte numbers.
_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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