Platelets

Question 1

HTN Thrombocytopenia

Answer 1

Thrombocytopenia is the medical term for a low blood platelet count. Platelets (thrombocytes) are colorless blood cells that play an important role in blood clotting. Platelets stop blood loss by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel holes.

Question 2

Platelet levels
Normal
Danger Zone

Answer 2

Normal: 150,000-450,000/mm3
Danger: < 20,000; > 1,000,000,000
(Davis)