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How might removal of the spleen (splenectomy) result in an increase in the number of circulating platelets?
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See below : Spleen is the major (not the only) organ that filters the blood and removes any defective blood cells including platelets. If it is not there, platelets don't get chewed up and keep circulating.
Answered 9/12/2017
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