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Both emotional stress and physical exertion can temporarily increase WBC counts. For instance, intense physical activity or stress caused by trauma or surgery can stimulate the release of cortisol, a hormone that can lead to a transient rise in white blood cells. This kind of increase is typically short-lived and returns to normal once the stressor is removed.
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