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In essential thrombocythaemia (ET), what does the bone marrow produce?

Correct answer A. Too many platelets

Explanation

Essential thrombocythaemia is a myeloproliferative disorder in which the bone marrow overproduces platelets, raising the risk of abnormal clotting and sometimes bleeding.

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