Multiple Choice
A man is taking a prescription blood thinner. His doctor informs him that if he sustains a minor injury, he needs to take vitamin K supplements to help prevent excessive bleeding and related complications. Why would vitamin K be required in this situation?
A) Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of prothrombin.
B) Vitamin K is used to make hemoglobin.
C) Vitamin K is required for leukocyte function in immunity.
D) Vitamin K is a clotting factor.
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