Answer:
If the platelet count is 140,000 cell /mm³ then we are suffering from thrombocytopenia and our body has a risk of suffering excessive bleeding. This is because platelets are blood cells that are responsible for blood clotting. A lower platelet count will hinder proper clotting of blood and result in excessive bleeding.
Explanation:
- Platelets are one of the cellular components of blood.
- These are devoid of nucleus.
- These are responsible for clotting of blood by forming platelet plug.
- The lower and upper limit of platelet count is 150000 cell/mm³of blood and 400000 cell/mm³ of blood respectively.
- A condition in which platelet count below 150000 cell/mm³ is called thrompocytopenia.
- A condition in which platelet count higher that 450000 cell/mm³ is called thrombocytosis.
