The minimum platelet count required to maintain vascular integrity in the microcirculation is:: (A) 1000-5000, (B) 5000-10000, (C) 10,000-20,000, (D) 20,000-30,000
Answer is B. A platelet count of 5000-10,000 is required to maintain vascular integrity in microcirculation. Ref: Harrisons Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th edition, Page : 966