How would a decrease in the number of megakaryocytes affect blood composition?

A. A decrease in megakaryocytes would decrease the number of platelets in the blood.
B. A decrease in the number of megakaryocytes would decrease the number of leukocytes in the blood.
C. A decrease in the number of megakaryocytes would decrease the number of immunoglobulins in the blood.
D. A decrease in the number of megakaryocytes would decrease the number of fibrinogens in the blood.


Answer: A

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