Which Is an Incorrect Pairing of Substance(s) and Its/their Role

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which is an incorrect pairing of substance(s) and its/their role in blood clotting?

• A) Fibrin: forms the mesh that traps red blood cells and forms the clot
• B) Collagen: activates platelets, which become sticky
• C) Prothrombin: inactive enzyme circulating in blood that is converted to its active form, thrombin
• D) Clotting factors: released from the lining of blood vessels once clot formation is complete
• E) Thrombin: cleaves fibrinogen

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