In activated platelets, arachidonic acid is converted to ________, which ________ formation of blood clots.
A) prostacyclin : inhibits
B) thromboxane A2 : inhibits
C) nitric oxide : inhibits
D) prostacyclin : stimulates
E) thromboxane A2 : stimulates
Answer: E) thromboxane A2 : stimulates
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