Which of the following is true of thrombopoietin?
a. Another name for erythropoietin
b. Promotes apoptosis of megakaryocytes
c. Binds to the ligand Mpl on the membrane of platelet precursors
d. Enhances platelet adhesion
ANS: C
Thrombopoietin binds to its ligand Mpl on the membrane of platelet precursors and plays a critical role in the production of platelets.
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