During a Bacterial Infection You Would Expect to See Increased

Question

During a bacterial infection you would expect to see increased numbers of
A) neutrophils.
B) eosinophils.
C) basophils.
D) reticulocytes.
E) thrombocytes.

Accepted Answer

Neutrophils are the most abundant type of white blood cell and play a key role in fighting bacterial infections. Their numbers increase in response to an infection, and they are able to phagocytize (ingest and destroy) bacteria. Eosinophils and basophils are involved in allergic responses and parasitic infections, and their numbers would not necessarily increase during a bacterial infection. Reticulocytes are immature red blood cells, and thrombocytes are platelets involved in blood clotting; neither are directly involved in the immune response to bacterial infections.