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What is the lifespan of platelets?(a) 1 – 7 days(b) 8 – 12 days(c) 14 days(d) 1 monthThis question was posed to me in class test.My query is from Components of Blood topic in chapter Pathology of Clinical Science

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Correct CHOICE is (b) 8 – 12 days

Easy explanation: Platelets are formed from the megakaryocyes. Thus, ESSENTIALLY, they are broken parts of a cell and thus must be removed EVENTUALLY to avoid any problems to the BODY. Thus, within 8 – 12 days, the liver removes them from BLOOD circulation.



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