Multiple choice

Which of the following acute phase proteins inhibits coagulation by inhibiting thrombin?

  1. Ceruloplasmin

  2. Alpha-1-acid glycoprotein

  3. Alpha-2-macroglobulin

  4. Serum amyloid P component

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Alpha-2-macroglobulin inhibits coagulation by inhibiting thrombin. It also inhibits fibrinolysis by inhibiting plasmin.