Module 3 Lec 3

Question 1

what are 2 ways xenobiotics affect granulocytes?

Answer 1

effects function and proliferation (production)

Question 2

what is leukocytosis?

Answer 2

increase in circulating white blood cells

Question 3

what is the cause of leukemia?

Answer 3

gene mutations / alterations

Question 4

what is thrombocytopenia?

Answer 4

decrease in platelet numbers

Question 5

what are 3 ways xenobiotics interfere with platelet function?

Answer 5

inhibition of acid metabolism
interfere with platelet receptors
blocking calcium channels