Paper I — 2025 March (Supplementary (SAY)) (2019 Scheme) — Qii

Paper I

2025 March (Supplementary (SAY)) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

In Bernard-Soulier Syndrome there is defect of platelet

• a) Adhesion
• b) Aggregation
• c) Secretion
• d) Activation

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Answer

Correct answer: a) Adhesion

Bernard-Soulier syndrome is caused by a deficiency/defect of the platelet glycoprotein Ib-IX-V complex, the receptor for von Willebrand factor, resulting in impaired platelet adhesion to the subendothelial matrix at sites of vascular injury.

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