Which of the following is associated with an increased leukocyte concentration?
A) Birth, pregnancy, infection
B) Older adults, birth
C) Older adults, pregnancy
D) Tissue necrosis, whole body irradiation

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Leukocytes are white blood cells that are involved in the body's immune response, particularly to infection. Therefore, an increased leukocyte concentration is typically associated with conditions that involve inflammation or infection, such as birth or pregnancy. Tissue necrosis and whole body irradiation can also stimulate the immune system and lead to an increase in leukocyte concentration. However, older adults alone are not generally associated with an increased leukocyte concentration.

Which of the Following Is Associated with an Increased Leukocyte