During Platelet Activation, Phosphorylation of Soluble N-Ethylmaleimide-Sensitive Factor Attachment Protein

question 31

Multiple Choice

During platelet activation, phosphorylation of soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein receptors (SNARE proteins) triggers

• A) formation of second messengers inositol trisphosphate (IP3) and diacylglycerol (DAG)
• B) exocytosis of platelet granules
• C) reorganization of the actin cytoskeleton
• D) activation of protein kinase C
• E) release of calcium ions from the endoplasmic reticulum

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