Hemostasis Essentials
AP Biology
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Cardiorespiratory and Immune Systems
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Circulation
Q. How does atherosclerosis initiate clotting?
a
It inhibits thromboxane A2 synthesis.
b
Cholesterol plaques accumulate on inner arterial walls and encourage the adhesion of platelets.
c
Cholesterol plaques expose collagen and initiate vascular spasm.
d
It encourages the breakdown of fibrin meshwork.
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