Reduction in the neutrophil granulocyte count may be
A. Caused by drugs suppressing bone marrow activity.
B. A consequence of tissue damage.
C. Associated with painful throat ulcers.
D. Associated with widespread purulent infections.
E. Caused by high levels of circulating glucocorticoids
Reduction in the neutrophil granulocyte count (neutropenia) may be:
A. Caused by drugs suppressing bone marrow activity.
Neutropenia can result from medications that affect bone marrow function, such as chemotherapy drugs, and is also associated with high levels of circulating glucocorticoids. However, the most direct cause among the options listed is the effect of drugs suppressing bone marrow activity.