01-09-2006, 02:33 PM
<12>During the passage of an intravenous catheter, numerous endothelial
cells are dislodged from the lining of the popliteal vein. What substance
allows platelet adhesion to the exposed collagen fibers?
A. Factor VIII
B. Factor IX
C. Fibronectin
D. Tissue factor
E. Von Willebrand factor
cells are dislodged from the lining of the popliteal vein. What substance
allows platelet adhesion to the exposed collagen fibers?
A. Factor VIII
B. Factor IX
C. Fibronectin
D. Tissue factor
E. Von Willebrand factor