Why does the factor V Leiden mutation increase thrombotic risk?
A) Makes factor Va resistant to degradation by activated protein C
B) Makes blood more viscous
C) Makes factor V more susceptible to activation by thrombin
D) Decreases the binding of factor Va to the inhibitor antithrombin
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