Identify a true statement about petechia.
A. Petechia is a condition in which the total number of white blood cells circulating in the blood is less than normal.
B. Petechia is a small area of the skin or mucous membranes that is discolored because of localized hemorrhages.
C. Petechia is a condition in which there is a large, immature form of the red blood cell, which does not function as efficiently as the mature form.
D. None of the above are correct.
Answer: B
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