In DIC, active bleeding occurs after intravascular clotting because:
A) prothrombin is activated.
B) clotting factors are depleted.
C) inflammatory mediators are released.
D) tissue factor (TF) is inactivated.

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In DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation), the excessive formation of clots consumes clotting factors and platelets, leading to their depletion and resulting in active bleeding.

In DIC, Active Bleeding Occurs After Intravascular Clotting Because