The Extrinsic Pathway of Coagulation Is Initiated by the

question 84

Multiple Choice

The extrinsic pathway of coagulation is initiated by the

• A) sticking of platelets to damaged tissue.
• B) activation of Factor VII exposed to collagen.
• C) release of tissue factor (Factor III) by damaged endothelium.
• D) release of heparin from the liver.
• E) conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.

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