Which of the following is a vasoconstrictor released by platelets that aids in hemostasis?

A. Serotonin
B. Platelet-derived growth factor
C. Histamine
D. Factor XII
E. Plasmin


A. Serotonin

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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