What Is the Mechanism for the Platelet Dysfunction in Multiple

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Multiple Choice

What is the mechanism for the platelet dysfunction in multiple myeloma and Waldenström macroglobulinemia?

• A)Granules become deficient.
• B)Platelets are coated with paraprotein.
• C)Nitric oxide is not produced.
• D)Cyclooxygenase is acetylated.

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Definitions:

Phagocytes

Cells that protect the body by ingesting harmful foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells.

Granulocytes

A type of white blood cell that contains granules in its cytoplasm, involved in inflammatory and immune responses.

Blood Smear

A laboratory test that involves spreading a thin layer of blood onto a microscope slide to be examined for the presence, count, and properties of its cells.

Formed Elements

The cellular components of blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.