Hematopoietic Function and Hemostasis Quiz

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What platelet count range is typically considered thrombocytosis?

150,000-400,000 (correct)

100,000-150,000

50,000-100,000

400,000-600,000

In primary thrombocytosis, why is the patient referred to a hematologist?

Due to immune system complications

To manage viral illness

To address underlying cancer

Because the bone marrow is overproducing platelets (correct)

Which hormone plays a key role in regulating megakaryocyte and platelet formation?

Insulin

Cortisol

Estrogen

Thrombopoietin (correct)

What is the most common cause of secondary (reactive) thrombocytosis?

Cancer Signup and view all the answers

What type of diseases can lead to hypercoagulability associated with increased clotting activity?

Surgery or infections Signup and view all the answers

What is the most concerning complication when platelet count drops below 15,000/ul?

Bleeding disorders Signup and view all the answers

'Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)' is primarily associated with the destruction of which receptor?

'2B3A receptor' Signup and view all the answers

'Thrombocytopenia' is characterized by circulating platelets less than:

< 150,000/ul Signup and view all the answers

'Heparin' can cause destruction of which blood cells?

Red blood cells Signup and view all the answers

'Essential Process (Primary)' thrombocytosis is a disorder related to the overproduction of platelets by which cells?

'Megakaryocytes' Signup and view all the answers

Hematopoietic Function and Hemostasis Quiz

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What platelet count range is typically considered thrombocytosis?

In primary thrombocytosis, why is the patient referred to a hematologist?

Which hormone plays a key role in regulating megakaryocyte and platelet formation?

What is the most common cause of secondary (reactive) thrombocytosis?

What type of diseases can lead to hypercoagulability associated with increased clotting activity?

What is the most concerning complication when platelet count drops below 15,000/ul?

'Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)' is primarily associated with the destruction of which receptor?

'Thrombocytopenia' is characterized by circulating platelets less than:

'Heparin' can cause destruction of which blood cells?

'Essential Process (Primary)' thrombocytosis is a disorder related to the overproduction of platelets by which cells?

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