Modeling an Equation for this

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Cyclic neutropenia is a blood disorder in humans characterized by periodic fluctuations in the density of a certain kind of blood cell called neutrophils. The density of neutrophils reaches highs of around 1900 cells/µL of blood and lows near zero. The period of fluctuations is approximately twenty one days. Model the temporal dynamics of neutrophils in days, assuming that the density is at its highest on day 0.

 

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The density of a certain cell in blood peaks at 1900 cells/L and lows at 0. Fluctuations occur over a 21 day period. Model an equation for this trend d(t)= density wrt time. Model the temporal dynamics of the cells in days assuming that the density is at highest during day 0.
Ive tried to model the equation by saying its d(t) = 1900-(1900/21)t but it isn't correct.
can anyone please help me?
thanks in advance

Since the function is periodic - you need to use periodic functions to model it.

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