Only the number of B cells is increased in the blood after splenectomy
| Cell type . | Control . | Splenectomized . |
|---|---|---|
| B cells | 1976 ± 243 | 3088 ± 466* |
| T cells | 6295 ± 861 | 6151 ± 623 |
| NK cells | 209 ± 18 | 154 ± 29 |
| Monocytes | 540 ± 263 | 831 ± 306 |
| Neutrophils | 1750 ± 583 | 1736 ± 428 |
| Cell type . | Control . | Splenectomized . |
|---|---|---|
| B cells | 1976 ± 243 | 3088 ± 466* |
| T cells | 6295 ± 861 | 6151 ± 623 |
| NK cells | 209 ± 18 | 154 ± 29 |
| Monocytes | 540 ± 263 | 831 ± 306 |
| Neutrophils | 1750 ± 583 | 1736 ± 428 |
The number of cells per μL (mean ± SD) of peripheral blood in control and splenectomized rats are presented. The asterisk indicates a significant difference between control and splenectomized rats (Mann-Whitney U test; P < .001; n = 4-5 for each group).