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The term thrombokinase means

A. A chemical need for clotting.
B. A compound carried by red blood cells.
C. Narrowing of capillaries close to the surface of the skin.
D. Small blood vessels that carry blood to the body cells.

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Answer:

A - A chemical need for clotting

Step-by-step explanation:

Platelets release an enzyme called thrombokinase, which breaks down the molecule prothrombin into thrombin. thromboplastin is a synonym for factor 3. Types of clotting factors include coagulation factors and clotting factors. any of the factors present in the bloodstream whose actions are necessary for blood coagulation to take place.

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