How does primary thrombocytosis differ from secondary thrombocytosis?

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Primary thrombocytosis, also known as essential thrombocythemia, is a myeloproliferative disorder that arises in the bone marrow.

Answer: B
 Both primary and secondary thrombocytosis cause an elevated platelet count, but the underlying causes differ.

Answer: C
 Secondary thrombocytosis is associated with an underlying condition or stimulus, whereas the cause of primary thrombocytosis is unknown.

Answer: D
 Both primary and secondary thrombocytosis occur as a result of an excessive number of platelets, but the underlying causes differ.

How Does Primary Thrombocytosis Differ from Secondary Thrombocytosis