This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Haematology, Subject name: Medicine
[{'content': 'Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) is characterized by the following except \nSelect and explain. \nA. Widespread bleeding\\/thrombosis, B. Prolongation of prothrombin time\\/paial thromboplastin time, C. High levels of fibrin degradation products, D. High platelet count', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: DIC is characterised by bleeding & organ damage due to ischemia caused by the effect of widespread intravascular thrombosis. Platelet count is reduced due to platelet aggregation & adhesion as a result of endothelial injury. Prothrombin time & activated paial thromboplastin time are prolonged due to reduced fibrinogen. Fibrinogen is reduced due to consumption in microvascular coagulation. Fibrin degradation products are raised due to secondary fibrinolysis.Reference :Harsh mohan textbook of pathology sixth edition pg no 338.', 'role': 'assistant'}]