How Does Factor V Leiden Increase the Likelihood of Stroke

question 14

Multiple Choice

How does factor V Leiden increase the likelihood of stroke?

• A)Factor V Leiden activates protein C.
• B)Factor V Leiden increases thrombin formation.
• C)People affected with factor V Leiden have increased blood viscosity.
• D)Affected people have a type of factor V that is resistant to activated protein C.

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