In a Patient with a Mutation That Causes an Inactive

question 90

Multiple Choice

In a patient with a mutation that causes an inactive von Willebrand factor (vWF) ,which of the following would be TRUE?

• A)Platelets will not adhere to collagen.
• B)Fibrinogen cannot polymerize.
• C)Thrombin will never be activated.
• D)Clots will be stronger than typical.
• E)None of the answers will be true.

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Definitions:

Left Arm

The human limb located on the left side of the body, extending from the shoulder to the hand, used for various activities and functions.

Left Leg

Refers to the lower limb on the left side of the body, from hip to foot.

Ventricular Fibrillation

A life-threatening heart rhythm that results in a rapid, erratic heartbeat that prevents the heart from pumping blood effectively.

Cardiac Disease

A broad term for diseases affecting the heart, such as coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems, and heart defects.