What is plasmin’s role in the clotting process?
a. Stimulates platelet aggregation.
b. Inhibits platelet adhesion and aggregation.
c. Prevents the conversion of prothrombin to degrade the fibrin within blood clots.
d. Degrades the fibrin within blood clots.
Ans: d. Degrades the fibrin within blood clots.
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