The Common Pathway of Coagulation Begins with the

question 7

Multiple Choice

The common pathway of coagulation begins with the

• A) sticking of platelets to damaged tissue.
• B) conversion of Factor X to prothrombinase.
• C) release of tissue factor by damaged endothelium.
• D) activation of a proenzyme exposed to collagen.
• E) conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.

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