TLS Online TPP Program

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Factor X can be activated by either of two systems: Intrinsic system Extrinsic system

TLS Online TPP Program

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The extrinsic system is triggered by the release of tissue thromboplastin, a protein–phospholipid mixture that activates factor VII.

TLS Online TPP Program

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Tissue thromboplastin and factor VII activate factors IX and X.

TLS Online TPP Program

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

In the presence of PL, Ca2+ , & factor V, activated factor X catalyzes the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.

TLS Online TPP Program

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

Thrombin is a serine protease that is formed from its circulating precursor, prothrombin, by the action of activated factor X.

TLS Online TPP Program

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin is catalyzed by thrombin.