Identify the platelet receptor and plasma protein required for normal platelet aggregation
Platelet receptor Plasma protein
a. GP IIb/IIIa Fibrinogen
b. GP IV Factor VIII
c. GP Ib/IX/V VWF
d. PF4 Factor V
ANS: A
Fibrinogen must bind to its receptor GP IIb/IIIa assembled on the platelet membrane after activation for normal platelet aggregation.
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