Concerning platelet function in vascular disease, the following is/are true:
A. Platelet aggregation is the initial step in thrombogenesis when subendothelial structures are exposed.
B. Non-homogeneous distribution of platelets towards the vessel wall is enhanced at increasing shear rates
C. The platelet glycoprotein (GP) which is the principal collagen receptor is GPIb-IX
D. Fibrinogen binding to GPIIb-IIIa is a prerequisite for all platelet aggregation
Answer:B
Concerning platelet function in vascular disease, the following is/are true:
A. Platelet aggregation is the initial step in thrombogenesis when subendothelial structures are exposed. B. Non-homogeneous distribution of platelets towards the vessel wall is enhanced at increasing shear rates C. The platelet glycoprotein (GP) which is the principal collagen receptor is GPIb-IX D. Fibrinogen binding to GPIIb-IIIa is a prerequisite for all platelet aggregation