The Medical Term for an Abnormally Low Level of Platelets

question 15

Multiple Choice

The medical term for an abnormally low level of platelets is:

• A) sickle cell anemia.
• B) leukocytopenia.
• C) thrombocytopenia.
• D) erythrocytopenia.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The gray, convoluted covering of the cerebral hemispheres that is responsible for the higher mental processes of language, memory, and thinking.

Alzheimer's

A progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, resulting from the death of brain cells and the breakdown of connections between them.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder marked by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes, leading to severe dementia.

Brain Reserve

The concept that the brain has a capacity to compensate for injury or disease through cognitive tasks by using pre-existing cognitive processing approaches or networks.