Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Aspirin and the Clotting

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding aspirin and the clotting mechanism?

• A)Aspirin reversibly interferes with the clotting mechanism by reducing platelet adhesiveness.
• B)Replacement of all of the affected platelets is required to produce normal clotting.
• C)With lower doses of aspirin,1 1/2 days should elapse to obtain normal clotting.
• D)Aspirin stimulates production of prothrombin.

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Definitions:

Phrenic Nerves

Nerves that innervate the diaphragm, playing an essential role in the process of breathing.

Diaphragm

is a large, dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs that plays a key role in breathing by contracting and relaxing to alter thoracic volume.

Intervertebral Foramen

An opening between adjacent vertebrae through which nerves exit the spinal column to connect to other parts of the body.

Spinal Nerves

A mixed set of nerves that emerge from the spinal cord and branch out to transmit motor, sensory, and autonomic signals between the cord and the body.