Which of the following represents a normal platelet number and morphology? A) A platelet that is 10 mcM in size with a blood concentration of 200 10⁹/L B) A platelet that is 80 mcM in size with a blood concentration of 8 10⁹/L C) A platelet that is 2.5 mcM in size with a blood concentration of 250 10⁹/L D) A platelet that is 5 mcM in size with a blood concentration of 600 10⁹/L

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Normal platelets range between 150,000 to 400,000 platelets per microliter of blood. The platelets in Option C are closest to this range with a blood concentration of 250 10⁹/L and a size of 2.5 mcM. The platelets in the other options either have an abnormal size, abnormal concentration, or both.

Which of the Following Represents a Normal Platelet Number and Morphology