Physiologic activation of plasminogen by the extrinsic pathway of coagulation is initiated by the stimulation of endothelial cells and subsequent release of _____________________.

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Physiologic activation of plasminogen by the extrinsic pathway of coagulation is initiated by the stimulation of endothelial cells and subsequent release of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA). Choice A is incorrect because tissue thromboplastin is involved in the initiation of the intrinsic pathway of coagulation. Choice C is incorrect because Factor XIIa is involved in the initiation of the contact activation pathway of coagulation.

Physiologic Activation of Plasminogen by the Extrinsic Pathway of Coagulation