KROK 1 2008 – Question 104 · KROK (Medicine) · Pathophysiology
Two hours after an exam a student had a blood count done and it was revealed that he had leukocytosis without significant leukogram modifications. What is the most probable mechanism of leukocytosis development?
- A. Leukopoiesis intensification
- B. Redistribution of leukocytes in the organism
- C. Deceleration of leukocyte migration to the tissues
- D. Leukopoiesis intensification and deceleration of leukocyte lysis
- E. Deceleration of leukocyte lysis
Hint
Consider what a short stress episode can do to the balance between leukocytes sticking to vessel walls and those freely circulating, within hours, too fast for new cell production.
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