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Which three of the listed elements constitute the so-called Virchow's triad (factors affecting blood clotting)?
1) slowed-down blood flow;
2) changes in blood composition (e.g., elevated hematocrit);
3) damage to the vessel wall (i.e. endothelium);
4) increase in the blood pressure;
5) increase in serum potassium level.