Spontaneous Serious Complications Such as Epistaxis, Gingival Bleeding, Menorrhagia, and Gastrointestinal

question 20

Multiple Choice

Spontaneous serious complications such as epistaxis, gingival bleeding, menorrhagia, and gastrointestinal bleeding usually are not present until the platelet count is:

• A) 400-500  10⁹/L
• B) 100-400  10⁹/L
• C) 50-100  10⁹/L
• D) <20  10⁹/L
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, ear, and nose, providing support and structure.

Multinucleate Cells

Cells that contain more than one nucleus, which are often found in muscle fibers and certain types of bone marrow cells.

Skeletal

Related to the skeleton, the internal framework of the body composed of bones and cartilage.