What is the most common congenital disorder of excess thrombosis in whites?

a. Protein S deficiency
b. Antithrombin deficiency
c. Activated protein C resistance
d. DIC


ANS: C
Activated protein C resistance, also known as factor V Leiden, occurs in 3% to 8% of whites. Antithrombin and activated protein C deficiencies are more rare. DIC is much more common, but it is acquired, not congenital.

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