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.


C

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