During the development of atherosclerosis, platelets adhere to the subendothelial surfaces and secrete both adenosine diphosphate (ADP) and:
A) nitric oxide
B) platelet-derived growth factor
C) C-reactive protein
D) plasminogen activator inhibitor
E) thromboxane A2

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Platelets secrete platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) during atherosclerosis development, which contributes to the proliferation of smooth muscle cells and the progression of the disease.

During the Development of Atherosclerosis, Platelets Adhere to the Subendothelial