In Addition to Playing a Role in Hemostasis, Platelets Have

question 13

Multiple Choice

In addition to playing a role in hemostasis, platelets have the ability to:

• A) stimulate bone marrow production of erythrocytes.
• B) release biochemical mediators of inflammation.
• C) undergo cell division in response to bleeding.
• D) activate a humoral response.

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