In the Intrinsic Pathway of Blood Coagulation, All of the Following

question 102

Multiple Choice

In the intrinsic pathway of blood coagulation, all of the following proteins are serine proteases EXCEPT

• A) XIa.
• B) IXa.
• C) Xa.
• D) thrombin.
• E) fibrin.

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Definitions:

Glossopharyngeal Nerve

The ninth cranial nerve, responsible for sensory and motor functions in the throat, including taste sensation and swallowing.

Mastication

The activity of processing food by chewing, aimed at preparing it for swallowing and digestion.

Chemical Bonds

The attraction between atoms that allows the formation of chemical substances containing two or more atoms.

Contact Digestion

The process by which nutrients are broken down in the small intestine where enzymes directly act on the food.