The Following Laboratory Results Have Been Obtained for a 40-Year-Old

question 10

Multiple Choice

The following laboratory results have been obtained for a 40-year-old woman: PT = 20 seconds (reference range is 11 to 15 seconds) , aPTT = 50 seconds (reference range is 22 to 40 seconds) , and thrombin time = 18 seconds (reference range is 11 to 15 seconds) .What factor deficiency is most likely?

• A) Factor VII deficiency
• B) Factor VIII deficiency
• C) Factor X deficiency
• D) Factor XIII deficiency

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Definitions:

Monopolistic Competition

A market structure where many companies sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing them to compete on factors other than price.

Imperfect Competition

Imperfect competition describes a market structure where the conditions necessary for perfect competition are not met, leading to firms having some control over market prices.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller who has exclusive control over a product or service, potentially leading to higher prices and reduced quality.

Monopolistically Competitive

Describes a market structure where many firms sell products that are similar but not identical, allowing for some degree of market power.