Which of These Does Not Prevent the Spontaneous Formation of a Clot

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of these does not prevent the spontaneous formation of a clot?

• A) The presence of tissue thromboplastin
• B) The smooth prostacyclin-coated endothelium of blood vessels
• C) The dilution of thrombin when blood flows at a normal rate
• D) The presence of antithrombin in plasma
• E) The presence of heparin in plasma

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