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Examination of a patient 24 hours after appendectomy revealed neutrophilic leukocytosis with a regenerative shift. What is the most likely mechanism of leukocytosis development?

Answer options

  1. Intensification of leukopoiesis
  2. Deceleration of leukocyte breakdown
  3. Intensification of leukopoiesis and deceleration of leukocyte migration to the tissues
  4. Deceleration of leukocyte migration to the tissues
  5. Redistribution of the leukocytes in the organism
Correct answer

Intensification of leukopoiesis

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