Which of the following might be injected into a patient who is prone to forming blood clots and therefore at risk of a heart attack or stroke?
A) Thromboplastin
B) Fibrinogen
C) Fibrin
D) Heparin
E) Factor X

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Heparin is an anticoagulant that prevents blood clots from forming, making it a good choice to inject into a patient at risk of heart attack or stroke due to clotting. Thromboplastin, fibrinogen, fibrin, and factor X are all involved in the clotting process and would not be helpful in preventing clots in this case.

Which of the Following Might Be Injected into a Patient