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Which pathway of the coagulation cascade converges onto factor X?
Which pathway of the coagulation cascade converges onto factor X?
- Intrinsic pathway
- Primary pathway
- Extrinsic pathway
- Common pathway (correct)
What is the goal of the coagulation cascade?
What is the goal of the coagulation cascade?
- To strengthen the platelet plug
- To form platelet plug
- To initiate primary hemostasis
- To create fibrin (correct)
What is the function of the fibrin in secondary hemostasis?
What is the function of the fibrin in secondary hemostasis?
- To create a mesh-like structure (correct)
- To initiate primary hemostasis
- To strengthen the platelet plug
- To form platelet plug
Which pathway of the coagulation cascade typically takes longer?
Which pathway of the coagulation cascade typically takes longer?
What is the factor that initiates the common pathway of the coagulation cascade?
What is the factor that initiates the common pathway of the coagulation cascade?