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': 'Which of the following is a feature ofdisseminated intravascular coagulation (DIQ)? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Normal prothrombine time, B. Reduced plasma fibrinogen, C. Normal platelet count, D. Normal clotting time', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: In DIC, Prothrombin time is prolonged due to severe fibrinogen deficiency . Plasma fibrinogen levels are reduced due to consumption in microvascular coagulation. Platelet count is reduced due to aggretation & adhesion of platelets (as a result of endothelial damage associated with DIC)Reference : Harsh mohan textbook of pathology 6th edition pg no 338.', 'role': 'assistant'}]