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What Is a Consequence of a Splenectomy

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Question 44

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What is a consequence of a splenectomy?


A) There is an increased level of iron in the circulation.
B) Antibody production increases to improve immune function.
C) The number of defective cells in circulation increases.
D) The number of clotting factors increases.

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