Kaya had an organ transplant. She went to the doctor a week later, and the doctor did a blood test. Her lymphocyte count had increased. She went to the doctor a month later for the same test, and her lymphocyte count was higher. What is the best explanation as to why her lymphocyte levels were increasing?
Answer
A
Kaya was given antibiotics to prevent infections.
B
Kaya’s antigens were attacking the tissue.
C
Kaya was not tissue typed prior to her surgery, and her body is mounting an immune response.
D
Kaya took her immunosuppressant drugs weekly, which increased her lymphocyte count.