Acute blood loss can cause bone marrow hyperplasia.What factor determines the ultimate effect of this pathologic state?
A)Ineffective hematopoiesis
B)Severity of the blood loss
C)Severity and duration of the blood loss
D)Bone marrow activity

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The severity and duration of the blood loss determines the ultimate effect of bone marrow hyperplasia. If the blood loss is mild and temporary, the bone marrow can adequately compensate for the loss by producing more red blood cells. However, if the blood loss is severe and prolonged, the bone marrow may become overwhelmed and unable to keep up with the demand, leading to anemia and other complications. The other options are not as relevant or specific to this particular pathologic state.

Acute Blood Loss Can Cause Bone Marrow Hyperplasia