Multiple choice

Which of the following does not cause a raised platelet count in an individual?

  1. Haemorrhage

  2. Chronic myeloid leukaemia

  3. Mutation of JAK2

  4. Ectopic pregnancy

  5. Refined sugars
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D Correct answer
Explanation

An ectopic pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs outside the womb (uterus). It is a life-threatening condition to the mother. The platelet count remains the same during ectopic pregnancy.

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