Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the coagulation phase in hemostasis? A) Involvement of both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways B) Conversion of the platelet plug in... Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the coagulation phase in hemostasis? A) Involvement of both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways B) Conversion of the platelet plug into a stable fibrin clot C) Use of prothrombin time (PT/INR) to evaluate the extrinsic pathway D) Activation of plasmin to break down the fibrin clot
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to identify which option does not accurately describe a characteristic of the coagulation phase in hemostasis. This involves understanding the roles of various pathways and factors involved in blood coagulation.
Answer
Activation of plasmin to break down the fibrin clot
The final answer is D) Activation of plasmin to break down the fibrin clot.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is D) Activation of plasmin to break down the fibrin clot.
More Information
In the coagulation phase of hemostasis, the main focus is on forming a stable fibrin clot. Plasmin activation, which breaks down fibrin, is actually part of fibrinolysis, a separate phase following coagulation.
Tips
Confusing the phase of coagulation with fibrinolysis is a common mistake. Remember, coagulation is about forming the clot, while fibrinolysis is about breaking it down.
Sources
- Physiology, Coagulation Pathways - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Coagulation Cascade: What Is It, Steps, and More | Osmosis - osmosis.org
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