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The Nurse Is Reviewing the Complete Blood Count (CBC) of a Client

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The nurse is reviewing the complete blood count (CBC) of a client and notices a low white blood cell count. Which part of the body does the nurse identify as the major producer of white blood cells?


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Parietal Cortex

A part of the parietal lobe involved in processing sensory information relating to touch, spatial orientation, and navigation.

Tectopulvinar System

Projections from the retina to the superior colliculus to the pulvinar (thalamus) to the parietal and temporal visual areas.

Visual Pathway

The network of neurons and structures involved in processing visual information from the retina to the visual cortex and other parts of the brain.

Striate Cortex

Primary visual cortex (V1) in the occipital lobe; shows stripes (striations) on staining.

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