Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level
Thromboplastin
What Thromboplastin means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Thromboplastin
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Released from damaged tissue and platelets at the site of vessel injury, it triggers the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin.
Topics that use Thromboplastin
- Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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