Which of these does not prevent the spontaneous formation of a clot?
A) The dilution of thrombin when blood flows at a normal rate
B) The smooth prostacyclin-coated endothelium of blood vessels
C) The presence of tissue thromboplastin
D) The presence of antithrombin in plasma
E) The presence of heparin in plasma
C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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