Which of the Following Is Not a Cause of Bleeding

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a cause of bleeding disorders?

• A) a defect in the clotting cascade
• B) vitamin K deficiency
• C) excess secretion of platelet- derived growth factor (PDGF)
• D) thrombocytopenia, a condition of decreased circulating platelets

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