platelets Flashcards
1
Q
platelet range adults
A
150-400 x 10-9/L
2
Q
scientific name for platelet
A
thrombocyte
3
Q
low number of platelets
A
thrombocytopenia
4
Q
high number of platelets
A
thrombocytosis
5
Q
production + development of platelets
A
thrombopoiesis
6
Q
platelet
scientific name for blood clot in situ
A
thrombus
7
Q
protien which increases growth + development of megakaryocytes
A
thrombopoietin
8
Q
life cycle
A
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