What are the two groups into which heparins are classified?
A. Standard (unfractionated) heparin and high-molecular-weight heparin
B. Low-molecular-weight heparin and high-molecular-weight heparin
C. Standard (unfractionated) heparin and low-molecular-weight heparin
D. Low-molecular-weight heparin and fractionated heparin
Answer: C
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