Anatomy and Physiology Unit 10 Review - High School Home

Causes of a low platelet count are numerous and include splenomegaly, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, disseminated intravascular coagulation, and bone marrow failure. Causes of a high platelet count are also numerous, and include reactive thrombocytosis (as seen in iron-deficiency anemia) and essential thrombocythemia. ................
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