Ben Had Most of His Stomach Removed in an Attempt

question 10

Multiple Choice

Ben had most of his stomach removed in an attempt for drastic weight loss. He is at the greatest risk for:

• A) dehydration.
• B) pernicious anemia.
• C) lactose intolerance.
• D) gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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Definitions:

Neutrophil

A type of white blood cell important in defending the body against infection and disease.

Blood Smear

A laboratory test procedure that involves spreading a thin layer of blood on a microscope slide for the purpose of examining blood cells under a microscope.

Eosinophils

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the body's immune response, especially in combating parasitic infections and in allergic reactions.

Neutrophils

A type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system, responsible for much of the body's protection against infection by engulfing and destroying bacteria and foreign particles.