Thrombin plays a direct role in

A) causing vasoconstriction of blood vessels.
B) activating factor X.
C) the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.
D) stimulating nitric oxide release.
E) the production of prothrombin.


Answer: C) the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin.

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