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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Factor Xa is necessary for conversion of prothrombin to thrombin
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The correct answer is  Ans. (c) As part of both extrinsic and intrinsic pathways(Ref: Robbins 9th/pg 118-119; 8th/pg 119)Activated factor IX along with factor VIIIa (Intrinsic pathway) & factor VIIa (extrinsic pathway), converge to activate Factor X to Xa is necessary for conversion of prothrombin to thrombin (common pathway)