Which Blood Cell Type Is Elevated at Birth but Decreases

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which blood cell type is elevated at birth but decreases to adult levels during the first year of life?

• A) Monocytes
• B) Platelets
• C) Neutrophils
• D) Lymphocytes

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