This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Physiology
Splenectomy is expected to cause 
Select and explain. 
A. Increase in number of platelets, B. Decrease in number of platelets, C. No change in number of platelets, D. Complete absence of platelets
A: Increase in number of platelets
Answer: A: Increase in number of platelets 
Explanation: Splenectomy causes an increase in the platelet count (thrombocytosis).