03-17-2005, 12:07 PM
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
A. Factor VIII
B. Factor IX
C. Fibronectin
D. Tissue factor
E. Von Willebrand factor