The Common Pathway of Coagulation Ends with

question 63

Multiple Choice

The common pathway of coagulation ends with

• A) the sticking of platelets to damaged tissue.
• B) the activation of a proenzyme exposed to collagen.
• C) the release of tissue factor by damaged endothelium.
• D) the activation of a clotting factor that converts prothrombin to thrombin.
• E) the activation of a clotting factor that converts fibrinogen to fibrin.

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Definitions:

Canines

The sharp, pointed teeth next to the incisors in mammals that are often used for biting and tearing food.

Transverse Colon

The segment of the large intestine that crosses the upper abdominal cavity between the ascending and descending colon.

Gallbladder

A small, pear-shaped organ located just beneath the liver, storing bile secreted by the liver and releasing it into the small intestine.

Pancreatic Enzymes

Digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas used to break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in the intestines during the digestive process.