What Activates the Intrinsic Pathway of Coagulation

question 82

Multiple Choice

What activates the intrinsic pathway of coagulation?

• A) prothrombin is converted to thrombin
• B) fibrinogen is converted to fibrin
• C) factor XII contacts exposed collagen fibers
• D) release of tissue factor (Factor III) by subendothelial cells

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