RT Book, Section A1 Bunn, H. Franklin A1 Aster, Jon C. SR Print(0) ID 1104132035 T1 White Blood Cell Disorders: Introduction T2 Pathophysiology of Blood Disorders YR 2011 FD 2011 PB McGraw-Hill Medical PP New York, NY SN 9780071713788 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1104132035 RD 2024/10/13 AB Because of their roles as both sentinels and effectors of the innate and adaptive immune system, white blood cells (leukocytes) are frequently measured and monitored in clinical practice. An increased white blood cell count (leukocytosis) is one of the most common signs of infectious and inflammatory diseases.