The extrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by the
A) release of tissue factor by a damaged endothelium.
B) activation of a proenzyme exposed to collagen.
C) conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.
D) sticking of platelets to damaged tissue.
E) release of heparin from the liver.
A) release of tissue factor by a damaged endothelium.
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