NEET Biology question

Which one of the following is necessary to start clotting of blood?

(A)Heparin
(B)Serotonin
(C)Thromboplastin and Correct
(D)Fibrinogen and prothrombin

Answer: (C)

Solution

Blood clotting is initiated when thromboplastin (released from damaged tissue or platelets) acts together with calcium ions () to convert prothrombin into active thrombin, triggering the clotting cascade,

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