Question

Which of the following could result from too many platelets in the blood? A. excessive blood clotting, because platelets clot blood at a wound site B. Reduced energy, because platelets transport oxygen to the body cells. C. Excessive bleeding, because platelets maintain the water balance of the plasma D. Reduced ability to fight infection, because platelets find and destroy pathogens

Answer 1

Too many platelets are related to symptoms such as bruises, weakness, dizziness, headache, tingling, and bleeding. They can cause blood clots and bleeding, because these blood cells are responsible to clotting the blood at a wound site. Therefore, the alternative that is a result of the excess of platelets is A (excessive blood clotting, because platelets clot blood at a wound site).