Blood clotting Flashcards
1
Q
Function of blood clotting
A
Stop or minimize blood loss in injured blood vessel.
Prevent entry of harmful microorganisms
Maintain blood pressure
2
Q
What forms thrombokinase
A
Coagulated platelets
damaged cells
clotting factors
3
Q
Function of thrombin
A
Catalyzes conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
4
Q
Characteristics of fibrin
A
Threadlike protein fibre
Forms network on wound surface to trap RBC
5
Q
Catalyst to convert prothrombin into thrombin
A
thrombokinase
vitamin k and ca+
