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Rahul is suffering from fever. Which of the cells will increase in number?

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RBC
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WBC
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Platelets
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B WBC
  • The primary function of white blood cells, or leukocytes, is to fight infection. A high white blood cell count usually indicates: An increased production of white blood cells to fight an infection.
  • When Rahul is having fever he may be be having some infection inside his body which is causing fever. During any infection the count of WBC increases to fight the infection.
  • So, the correct answer is 'WBC'.

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