A patient shows a WBC count of 9,000 cells/microliter, a thrombocyte count of 200,000 cells/microliter, and hematocrit of 44 %. What is a possible diagnosis? O leukopenia O leukocytosis thrombocytopenia O pernicious anemia O none of the above

A patient shows a WBC count of 9,000 cells/microliter, a thrombocyte count of 200,000 cells/microliter, and hematocrit of 44 %. What is a possible diagnosis? O leukopenia O leukocytosis thrombocytopenia O pernicious anemia O none of the above

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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