An elevated _____ indicated the presence of inflammation in the body.
A) erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B) platelet count
C) complete blood cell count
D) blood urea nitrogen test

Question

An elevated _____ indicated the presence of inflammation in the body.
A) ​erythrocyte sedimentation rate
B) ​platelet count
C) ​complete blood cell count
D) ​blood urea nitrogen test

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) indicates the presence of inflammation in the body. ESR measures how quickly erythrocytes (red blood cells) settle to the bottom of a tube of blood. Inflammation causes the erythrocytes to stick together and settle more quickly, leading to an elevated ESR. Platelet count, complete blood cell count, and blood urea nitrogen test do not specifically indicate inflammation in the body.

An Elevated _____ Indicated the Presence of Inflammation in the Body