During Platelet Plug Formation, Platelets Begin to Stick to

question 10

Multiple Choice

During platelet plug formation, platelets begin to stick to

• A) collagen with the assistance of von Willebrand factor.
• B) collagen with the assistance of prothrombin.
• C) prostacyclin with the assistance of activated factor V.
• D) prostacyclin with the assistance of thromboxane A2.
• E) proconvertin with the assistance of factor IX.

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The set of observable characteristics or traits of an organism that result from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

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