Multiple choice

In the process of blood clotting the antithrombin is activated by

  1. aspirin

  2. warfarin

  3. heparin

  4. P2Y receptor

  5. GPIIb/IIIa receptor antagonists

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Heparin is a highly effective anticoagulant. Unfractionated heparin activates antithrombin which inactivates thrombin and factors IXa and Xa.