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Which of the following plasma proteins is involved in the coagulation of blood? |
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Serum amylase |
b) |
A globulin |
c) |
Fibrinogen |
d) |
An albumin |
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Which of the following plasma proteins is involved in the coagulation of blood? |
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a) |
Serum amylase |
b) |
A globulin |
c) |
Fibrinogen |
d) |
An albumin |
(c)
Fibrinogen (factor I) is a soluble plasma glycoprotein, synthesized by the liver. It is converted by thrombin into fibrin during blood coagulation. Fibrin then cross-linked by factor XIII to form a clot.