Which of the Following Is Not a Cause of Bleeding

question 105

Multiple Choice

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

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

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