Why Is Thrombogenesis Greatly Accelerated by the Presence of Platelets

question 34

Multiple Choice

Why is thrombogenesis greatly accelerated by the presence of platelets?

• A) The phospholipid platelet membrane offers support for the surface-dependent activation process of coagulation.
• B) Thrombin can stimulate the platelet release reaction.
• C) Alpha granules contain, among other things, fibrinogen, factor V, and von Willebrand's factor (vWF)
• D) All of the above
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Abdomen

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Upper Buttocks

The upper region of the posterior part of the body that lies between the lower back and the lower part of the pelvis.

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