Laboratory results for a patient indicate that the platelet count is 89 à— 109/L. What is likely to be observed in the peripheral blood for this patient if the platelet count is the result of increased physiological platelet destruction?
a. Megakaryocytes
b. Megakaryoblasts
c. Reticulated platelets
d. Megathrombocytes
Correct Answer: C
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