The condition in which there is a DECREASE in the number of white blood cells in
humans is known as:
a) leukocytosis (pron: lew-kO-sigh-toe-sis)
b) leukopenia (pron: lew-kO-pea-nee-ah)
c) leukemia (pron: lew-kee-me-ah)
d) leukohyperia (pron: lew-kO-high-per-e-ah)
Answers
Leukopenia is a condition which arises due to a decrease in the total counting of the the white blood cells or WBC in the blood. WBC helps in fighting infection and disease in the body. In a situation of low WBC there is a high chance of infection.
Leukopenia can be investigated with a blood test called a complete blood count . A count between 3,500 and 11,000 white blood cells per microliter is often termed as a healthy one whereas in a leukopenia condition it may be less than 3,500 per microliter.
Answer:
Option (b) leukopenia.
Explanation:
Leukopenia is a health condition in living organisms, where there is rapid decrease in the count of white blood cells. This affects immunity. This may occur when the patient is suffering from any kind of viral fever.
Leukemia is a blood cancer.
Leukocytosis is a condition, when high number of white blood cells are present .