Your patient comes to you and complains that she bruises easily and seems to bleed a lot from very small cuts. What is the likely cause of her symptoms? 1. Red blood cells not functioning correctly 2. Platelets not functioning correctly 3. White blood cells not functioning correctly 4. Mast cells not functioning correctly
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Red blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. If they were not functioning correctly, the patient would likely experience fatigue, shortness of breath, and pale skin, but not easy bruising or excessive bleeding. Show more…
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