Splenomegaly Can Cause Thrombocytopenia by Which of the Following Mechanisms

question 21

Multiple Choice

Splenomegaly can cause thrombocytopenia by which of the following mechanisms?

• A) Impaired production
• B) Platelet sequestration
• C) Immune-mediated
• D) Mechanical destruction

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