What Is the Single Most Common Cause of Clinically Important

question 4

Multiple Choice

What is the single most common cause of clinically important bleeding?

• A)hemophilia
• B)fibrinogen deficiency
• C)thrombocytopenia
• D)qualitative platelet disorders

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Definitions:

Plasma

The liquid component of blood, minus the blood cells, that carries nutrients, hormones, and proteins throughout the body.

White Blood Cells (WBCs)

Cells in the blood that are part of the body's immune system, helping to fight off infections and diseases.

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Leukocytes

White blood cells that play a key role in the immune system by defending the body against infectious disease and foreign materials.