The smaller the value of D, the better the resolution. The value of D is given by the equation.

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

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Tissue thromboplastin and factor VII activate factors IX and X.

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

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

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The conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin is catalyzed by thrombin.

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Stabilization of fibrin is catalyzed by activated factor XIII and Ca2