During platelet plug formation, platelets release ________ and endothelial cells release ________, which lead to vasoconstriction.

A. thromboxane; endothelin
B. endothelin; thromboxane
C. histamine; heparin
D. erythropoietin; thromboxane
E. thromboxane; histamine


Answer: A

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