All of the following are functions of thrombin except:

a. Activates factors V and VIII
b. Activates plasminogen
c. Activates factor XIII
d. Initiates platelet aggregation


ANS: B
Thrombin does not activate plasminogen. It does perform all of the other functions listed.

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