Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 19, Problem 14CP
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The meaning of differential white blood cell (WBC) count.

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The blood is composed of three different types of cells, namely red blood corpuscles (RBCs), platelets, and WBCs. The WBCs impart immunity to the body. These cells are further of five different types, namely neutrophils, monocytes, lymphocytes, basophils, and eosinophils.

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