MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If you’re bleeding, what makes it stop?
A
red blood cells
B
white blood cells
C
nothing
D
platelets
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Platelets stop bleeding by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries. Thrombocytopenia might occur as a result of a bone marrow disorder such as leukemia or an immune system problem. Or it can be a side effect of taking certain medications.

Detailed explanation-2: -Infections: Bacterial and viral infections may lower your platelet levels. Alcohol use disorder: Alcohol slows platelet production. Drinking a lot of alcohol may cause your platelet level to drop. Toxic chemicals: Exposure to toxic chemicals, including arsenic, benzene and pesticides, may affect your platelet level.

Detailed explanation-3: -Leukemia or lymphoma. Certain types of anemia. Viral infections (chickenpox, hepatitis C, HIV, etc.) Chemotherapy drugs. Heavy alcohol consumption. 06-Dec-2021

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