The triggering event in disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) causes
A) systemic coagulation activity.
B) uncontrolled bleeding.
C) excessive platelet production.
D) activation of the fibrinolytic system.
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).