Why Is the White Count in a Normal Full-Term Newborn

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why is the white count in a normal full-term newborn elevated shortly after birth?

• A)A relative loss of plasma occurs.
• B)An absolute increase in neutrophils occurs.
• C)An absolute increase in lymphocytes occurs.
• D)An absolute increase in both neutrophils and lymphocytes occurs.

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