The intrinsic pathway of coagulation is activated by the

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


C) activation of proenzyme exposed to collagen.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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