Which Clotting Pathway Involves More Steps and Takes More Time

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which clotting pathway involves more steps and takes more time (approximately 5 minutes) ?

• A) The intrinsic pathway
• B) The extrinsic pathway

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Central Line

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Progress Notes

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