Eye: Sea stars have a simple eye at the end of each arm. The eye is able to see only differences of light and dark, which is useful in detecting movement. Pedicellariae: On the surface of the sea star, surrounding the spines, are small white objects known as pedicellariae.
Some foods can cause low platelets and eliminating them from the diet may help raise the platelet count. The most common offenders are foods that contain quinine (tonic water, bitter lemon, bitter melon), aspartame (diet soda, sugar-free and low-fat candy and cakes) or alcohol (beer, wine, hard liquor). There is more information on the 'Warnings' page and the 'Other Platelet Disorders' page.
Blood cancer, bone marrow issues and vitamin B-12 deficiency can also cause low platelet counts. Typically, a person's platelet levels range between 150,000 and 400,00 per microliter. Thrombocytopenia is diagnosed when a person's levels are lower than 150,000, states WebMD.