Why Does the Factor V Leiden Mutation Increase Thrombotic Risk

question 5

Multiple Choice

Why does the factor V Leiden mutation increase thrombotic risk?

• A) Makes factor Va resistant to degradation by activated protein C
• B) Makes blood more viscous
• C) Makes factor V more susceptible to activation by thrombin
• D) Decreases the binding of factor Va to the inhibitor antithrombin

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