What system is responsible for controlling platelet activation?

a. Eicosanoid (prostaglandin) pathway
b. Surface connect canalicular system
c. Membrane glycoproteins
d. Dense tubular system

ANS: D
The dense tubular system is a condensed remnant of the rough endoplasmic reticulum. It sequesters Ca++ and bears a series of enzymes that support platelet activation. It is the control center for platelet activation.

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