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?

<p>Cancer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Surgery or infections (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bleeding disorders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'2B3A receptor' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Thrombocytopenia' is characterized by circulating platelets less than:

<p>&lt; 150,000/ul (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Heparin' can cause destruction of which blood cells?

<p>Red blood cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>'Megakaryocytes' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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