A Bone Marrow Sample from Patient X Has Abnormally-Low Numbers

question 37

Multiple Choice

A bone marrow sample from Patient X has abnormally-low numbers of megakaryocytes.What body process would you expect to be impaired in Patient X?

• A)transport of oxygen
• B)defense against foreign microorganisms
• C)blood clotting following injury to a blood vessel
• D)temperature regulation by vasoconstriction or vasodilation of superficial blood vessels
• E)maintaining normal osmotic balance between the blood and the interstitial fluids

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