This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pathology
[{'content': 'In DIC, which is/are seen -a)  Normal APTTb)  Increased PTc) Increased factor VIII d)  Decreased fibrinogene)  Decreased platelets \nSelect and explain. \nA. abc, B. ade, C. ace, D. bde', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: D \nExplanation: Laboratory fmdings in DIC :\xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0 \xa0\n\nLow platelet count.\nBlood film shows microangiopathic haemolytic anaemia. There is presence of fragmented R.B.C. due to damage caused by trapping and passage through fibrin thrombi.\nPT, thrombin time, and Activated Partial thromboplastin time all are prolonged.\nPlasma fibrinogen level decreased.\nFibrin degradation product (FDPS) are raised.\nFactor V and factor VIII\xa0decreased in concentration.', 'role': 'assistant'}]