Answer
An increased count of white blood cells typically indicates the presence of an infection.
Work Step by Step
When the body is attempting to fight infection, the amount of white blood cells circulating in peripheral blood increases.
Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
by Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13:
978-0-13409-341-3
Chapter 42 - 42.4 - Concept Check - Page 937: 1
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