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Q:

Neutropenia is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of neutrophils which constitute the majority of white blood cells in the body. This can have adverse effects on the immune system and leave patients prone to infection. Which of the following would NOT be expected to cause neutropenia?

A

Chemical damage to the bone marrow

B

Autoimmune neutrophil targeting

C

An abundance of hematopoetic stem cells

D

Radiation exposure