Which of the following is true of inherited platelet disorders?

A. In Bernard-Soulier syndrome, the platelets are smaller than normal.
B. Von Willebrand's disease affects the adhesion of platelets.
C. Von Willebrand's patients are affected by petechiae.
D. In Glanzmann's thrombasthenia, the platelets aggregate normally.


Answer: B

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