All of these are physiological changes in pregnancy except?
Correct Answer: Increase in platelet count
Description: There is decrease in platelet counts in pregnancy which is also known as gestational thrombocytopenia Lower platelet concentrations are paially due to hemodilution Platelet consumption is likely augmented because of splenic enlargement There may be an element of "hypersplenism," in which platelets are prematurely destroyed
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