Which is NOT true of thrombocytopenia?
A) It is caused by having a low number of circulating platelets.
B) It may produce petechiae.
C) It can be caused by conditions that destroy bone marrow.
D) It increases the risk of embolus formation.

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Thrombocytopenia actually increases the risk of bleeding, not embolus formation. Emboli are typically caused by blood clots that break loose from a larger vessel and travel to a smaller one, while thrombocytopenia refers to a low platelet count, which impairs the body's ability to form clots and stop bleeding.

Which Is NOT True of Thrombocytopenia