Because of the Nature of Platelets, Having a Low Platelet

question 2

Multiple Choice

Because of the nature of platelets, having a low platelet count can be cause for concern if which of the following were to occur?

• A) a deep cut
• B) a bacterial infection
• C) a viral infection
• D) a diet deficient in iron
• E) a parasitic worm infection

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Definitions:

Corpus Callosum

A large bundle of nerve fibers that connects the two cerebral hemispheres, facilitating communication between them.

Sensory Information

Data received from the environment or the body, via sensory organs, that is processed by the nervous system to produce a response or perception.

Thalamus

A large mass of gray matter deeply situated in the forebrain at the topmost portion of the brainstem, functioning primarily as a central relay station for sensory impulses and as a center for pain perception.

Brain Stem

The posterior part of the brain, adjoining and structurally continuous with the spinal cord, responsible for basic vital life functions such as breathing and heartbeat.