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The enzyme released by platelets when the blood flows out is called ____.

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thrombokinase

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fibrinogen

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fibrin

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thrombin

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Solution

The correct option is A thrombokinase
Thrombokinase is an enzyme released by platelets which helps in coagulation of blood. When the blood flows out at the time of injury, platelets release thrombokinase which acts on pro-thrombin converting it into thrombin.

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