Major and frequent influence for thrombus formation is________________?

Correct answer: C. Endothelial damage

  • A. Alteration in blood flow
  • B. Hypercoagulability
  • C. Endothelial damage
  • D. Fatty streak

Explanation

Endothelial injury exposes thrombogenic subendothelial components and promotes platelet adhesion and coagulation, making it a major initiating factor in thrombus formation. Abnormal blood flow and hypercoagulability are the other two components of Virchow's triad.

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