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Chapter 15, Problem 4CT
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To explain:

The inference of eosinophils making up 8% of all white blood cells.

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White blood cells are also referred to as leukocytes. These are the part of immune system that are involved in protecting the body against foreign pathogens, infections, and diseases. White blood cells are derived from haemopoietic stem cells.

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To explain:

The way through which suspicions would change if the patient had spent last three years as an anthropologist in African jungle.

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The patient’s chart shows eosinophils make 8% of white blood cells. Initially it can be suspected that the patient might be having some kind of allergies. However, patient had spent three years as anthropologist in African jungle.

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The normal percentage of eosinophils.

Introduction:

White blood cells are derived from haemopoietic stem cells. White blood cells are also referred to as leukocytes. These are the part of immune system and are involved in protecting the body against foreign pathogens, infections, and diseases.

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