KROK 1 Stomatology 2016 – Question 71 · KROK (Dentistry)
After the exposure to ionizing radiation a person was found to have a decreased blood granulocyte level. What mechanism underlies these changes?
- A. Leukopoiesis inhibition
- B. Autoimmune process development
- C. Increased disintegration of leucocytes
- D. Disrupted release of mature leukocytes from the bone marrow
- E. Increased passage of granulocytes into the tissues
Hint
Think about which cells are most sensitive to ionizing radiation and where granulocytes are produced.
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