Question

what is a blood disease in which there is a decrease in the number of platelets?
a) thrombocytopenia
b) hemophilia
c) leukemia
question 16 (2.5 points)
hyperthermia means having a body temperature below normal.
true
false

Explanation:

• Thrombocytopenia is a condition where platelet count is low. Platelets are crucial for blood clotting.
• Hemophilia is a genetic disorder affecting blood - clotting factors (not platelet count).
• Leukemia is a cancer of blood - forming tissues, often with abnormal white blood cell production (not specifically about low platelet count).
• Hyperthermia means elevated body temperature (above normal), not below. Hypothermia is the term for body temperature below normal.

Answer:

a) Thrombocytopenia
False