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primary cause of bleeding disorder in liver damage is due to______________?

Correct answer: A. Decreased level of prothrombin

  • A. Decreased level of prothrombin
  • B. Lack of vitamin K
  • C. Platelet deficiency
  • D. Lack of vitamin B

Explanation

Damaged liver cannot adequately synthesize prothrombin and other clotting factors, making reduced prothrombin a major cause of bleeding. Vitamin K deficiency can worsen the problem, but it is not the primary defect in intrinsic liver damage.

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