In Many of the Elderly, Leukocytes Appear to Be

question 128

Multiple Choice

In many of the elderly, leukocytes appear to be

• A) decreased in number and less efficient.
• B) decreased in number but more efficient.
• C) increased in number but more efficient.
• D) increased in number and more efficient.

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Definitions:

Meta-

A prefix meaning beyond, after, or changing; often used in academic and scientific contexts to indicate change or transformation.

Beyond

A term used to indicate something that is at a further place or stage than something else.

Micro-

A prefix meaning small or minute, often used in scientific terms to denote a factor of one millionth.

Small

Of a size that is less than normal or usual; the term is relative and can be used in various contexts to denote physical size.