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kshipps

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Laboratory results for a patient indicate that the platelet count is 89  109/L. What is likely to be observed in the peripheral blood for this patient if the platelet count is the result of increased physiological platelet destruction?
 
  a. Megakaryocytes
  b. Megakaryoblasts
  c. Reticulated platelets
  d. Megathrombocytes

Question 2

How does the mean cell volume value classify cells?
 
  a. Normochromic, hypochromic, and hyperchromic
  b. Normocytic, microcytic, macrocytic
  c. Poikilocytosis
  d. Polychromasia



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B



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