A shift to left indicates an increase in number of______________?
Correct answer: D. immature neutrophils
- A. Platelets
- B. erythrocytes
- C. matures neutrophils
- D. immature neutrophils
Explanation
A left shift means increased release of immature neutrophil forms, especially band cells, from the bone marrow. It commonly occurs during acute infection or inflammation.
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