Christmas factor is_____________?
Correct answer: B. PTC
- A. PTA
- B. PTC
- C. VWA
- D. Prothrombin
Explanation
Christmas factor is factor IX, also called plasma thromboplastin component or PTC, in the intrinsic coagulation pathway. PTA is factor XI, while prothrombin is factor II.
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