When a blood vessel is damaged, which of the following events occurs last?
A. Collagen is exposed.
B. Platelets adhere to collagen.
C. Platelets are activated.
D. Platelets begin to stick to each other and form a plug.
E. von Willebrand factor is produced.
D
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A) sphenoidal sinus. B) cribriform plate. C) sella turcica. D) mandibular fossa.
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A) anterior knee B) foot and calf region C) thigh D) hip
Podocytes are cells with foot-like processes called pedicels. Podocytes are found in the
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