Multiple choice

In the following question there are two statements, Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Consider both the statements independently and mark your answers as under:

  1. If A and R both are correct and R is correct explanation of A.
  2. If A and R both are correct and R is not correct explanation of A.
  3. If A is correct and R is incorrect.
  4. If A is incorrect and R is correct.
  5. If A and R both are incorrect. Assertion (A): Leukocytes make up approximately 15% of the total blood volume in a healthy adult. Reason (R): An increase in the number of leukocytes over the upper limits is called leukopenia.

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Both A and R are incorrect. Leukocytes make up approximately 1% of the total blood volume in a healthy adult. An increase in the number of leukocytes over the upper limits is called leukocytosis, and a decrease below the lower limit is called leukopenia.

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