Manually Examining the Characteristics of Leukocytes Under a Microscope to Look

question 19

Multiple Choice

Manually examining the characteristics of leukocytes under a microscope to look for leukemia is a test known as a/an ________.

• A)alpha fetoprotein
• B)karyotype
• C)blood smear
• D)frozen section

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Definitions:

Opiate

A type of narcotic derived from opium used for its pain-relieving properties; often refers to drugs that act on the opioid receptors.

Psychoactive Drug

A chemical substance that changes brain function and results in alterations in perception, mood, consciousness, cognition, or behavior.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate neural activity.

Psychological Addiction

A form of addiction characterized by a perceived need to use a substance or engage in an activity to achieve a sense of satisfaction or to avoid discomfort, without the physiological dependence associated with substance abuse.