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Apply this information to solve the problem below:

 

A man had problems with bruising and bleeding, and when he was tested his platelet counts were found to be very low. HisTPO levels, however, were slightly higher than normal.

 

 

liver failure

decreased Oxygen to kidneys

less was trapped by platelets

 
Why were his TPO levels a little high?