The role of nitric oxide (NO) in hemostasis is to:
A)stimulate the release of fibrinogen to maintain the platelet plug.
B)stimulate the release of clotting factors V and VII.
C)cause vasoconstriction and stimulate platelet aggregation.
D)cause vasodilation and inhibit platelet adhesion and aggregation.

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Endothelial cell NOS produces NO, which controls platelet activation through cAMP-mediated signaling (Table 25-17).

The Role of Nitric Oxide (NO) in Hemostasis Is To