Which combination represents the major components of Virchow's triad in thrombosis?
Correct answer: C. Stasis, endothelial injury and hypercoagulability
- A. Fever, pain and swelling
- B. Anaemia, hypoxia and acidosis
- C. Stasis, endothelial injury and hypercoagulability
- D. Vasodilation, oedema and haemorrhage
Explanation
Thrombosis is promoted by abnormal blood flow or stasis, endothelial injury and a hypercoagulable state. The other combinations describe general inflammatory or circulatory changes rather than the classic causes of thrombosis.
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