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Factor Xa is necessary for conversion of prothrombin to thrombin in which pathway?

A
Only in the extrinsic pathway
B
Only in the intrinsic pathway
C
As part of both extrinsic and intrinsic pathways
D
Only if the normal blood clotting cascade is inhibited
High-Yield Explanation
c. As part of both extrinsic and intrinsic pathways(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p, Ghai 8/e p)Factor Xa is necessary for conversion of prothrombin to thrombin in the common pathway, that means as as part of both extrinsic and intrinsic pathways.

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