Some Rat Poisons Contain a Toxin That Blocks the Liver's

question 58

Multiple Choice

Some rat poisons contain a toxin that blocks the liver's ability to utilize vitamin K. Animals that consume this poison would die of

• A) anemia.
• B) acidosis.
• C) hemorrhage.
• D) thrombocytopenia.
• E) starvation.

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