MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

BLOOD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Thrombocytopenia is caused by a lack of
A
platelets
B
vitamin K
C
bilirubin
D
RBCs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thrombocytopenia is a condition that occurs when the platelet count in your blood is too low. Platelets are tiny blood cells that are made in the bone marrow from larger cells. When you are injured, platelets stick together to form a plug to seal your wound. This plug is called a blood clot.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thrombocytopenia occurs when your bone marrow doesn’t make enough platelets. Platelets are blood cells that form blood clots to help stop bleeding. People with this condition may bleed a lot and the bleeding may be hard to stop.

Detailed explanation-3: -Infections: Viral: HIV, hepatitis C, Ebstein-Barr virus, parvovirus, mumps, varicella, rubella, Zika viral infections can cause thrombocytopenia. Sepsis causes bone marrow suppression. Helicobacter pylori.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thrombocytopenia can be an inherited condition, or it can be caused by medications or other medical conditions. The platelet count in your bloodstream is reduced by one or more of the following main processes: Decreased production of platelets. Increased destruction of platelets.

Detailed explanation-5: -Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the most common cause of anemia worldwide. It is classically associated with a normal or moderately elevated platelet count, but exceptionally, iron deficiency can lead to thrombocytopenia.

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